While the French healthcare system is generous, it doesn’t cover everything. Dental work, glasses, therapy sessions, or a private hospital room? You’re mostly on your own unless you have a mutuelle, a top-up insurance that fills in the gaps in coverage. This guide explains exactly what the public system doesn’t cover and why a good mutuelle is essential to consider as an expat in France
Filing taxes in France for the first time can feel daunting, especially when you see the number of forms involved. If you’re feeling stuck and have questions about filing your French personal income tax return, here’s where you can get some help.
Wondering what it’s like to file your taxes in France? Here’s how filing taxes in France compares to doing your tax declaration in the United States.
Are you a U.S. citizen living abroad? I bet you haven’t taken care of all three of these things.
If you’ve been living in France for a while, it’ll come as no surprise to you that there is a substantial amount of paperwork to keep track of during a pregnancy. Early on, my midwife recommended organizing all of my test results, prescriptions, ultrasounds, etc. into separate file folders or a binder. Here’s how you can organize your dossier médical de grossesse.
Wondering how to request and renew the carte de séjour “vie privée et familiale” (CdS VPF) using the new online procedure? As the spouse of a French citizen, I recently went through the process of renewing my VPF card and have detailed my entire experience in this post. Additionally, I was approved, not only to renew my right to stay in France but was also granted the 10-year carte de résident as the spouse of a French citizen.
Mark your calendars! Here are this year’s key income tax filing dates, deadlines, and extensions for US citizens living in France.
Are you working in France? Did you know that you might have funds waiting for you in a personal training account? Here’s everything you need to know about the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) and how to access your funds.
Filing French taxes is not just a responsibility of French citizens and/or those working in France. It’s an obligation for those who simply live here as well! If France is your country of residence, here are a few quick tips and requirements you need to know about French income taxes.
As expats living in France, we are far more susceptible to potential phishing scams, all the more so when we are desperate to finally have that elusive carte vitale we’ve heard so much about! Watch out for these common carte vitale scams and read the answers to these FAQs carefully so that you can determine the legitimacy of texts, emails, and phone calls you may receive from the French health insurance program (Assurance Maladie).