The Struggle of Finding an Apartment in Paris

Nearly three years after moving to Paris, it’s finally happened: I’ve found a place to live. No roommates. No living … More

My Experience with OFII Civic Courses in Paris

Since my arrival in France with my new salarié visa, I’ve written about both the OFII interview and medical examination. … More

Like many Parisians, I often get the itch to take a city break. For as much as I love the … More

My father came to visit me in France mid-June, and to take advantage of the fact summer vacation hadn’t begun … More

One of the biggest downsides to being a parisienne is, of course, the cost of living. From high rent, to … More

Something I get asked a lot by newcomers to France is how long it took me to feel truly settled. … More

APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed. … More

If you weren’t lucky enough to have been born in the European Union, you’re likely reading this post because you’re … More

New arrivals to France are obliged to have two meetings with OFII within their first three months in the country, … More

If you are the recipient of a long-stay visa in France, one of the requirements you need to fulfill to … More