Please anyone watching you do not need a law firm to do your application it’s pretty easy! And also VFS in the USA refer their own insurance provider and it’s a lot better value than anyone online
Have you completed an application? are you now a resident? Might I have an email address for you so I can clarify any questions, as I progress through?
@@highlandloon The presenters on this video are promoting their fee-based services for helping people who want to move to France. For some people who don't want to do or feel comfortable doing everything themselves and have the money, the services offered may be worth it; however, if one is willing to put in the time and research and doesn't have a lot of money to spend on extra services, one could complete the application and furnish the necessary documents on one's own without need of these fee-based services.
I found that very useful, certainly reassuring to know that moving to France is not massively complicated. Thanks for a great webinar, I’m even more excited now 👏
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Thank you for watching and best of luck with your planning. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!
From my own experience I found that it was not too difficult at all to apply for the residents card. The number one thing to understand is your application must include all the required documentation and importantly make sure that you include all the translated documents as requested. Incorrect documentation will certainly prolong the process. The ANEF site is in French and English which makes it straight forward. I would suggest that perhaps you can find someone who has successfully applied and see if they can assist you, or try an office of France Services where some officers will speak English and be happy to assist. I applied for the Carte Vitale and received it in six weeks, my application for a residents card was approved by ANEF in 8 weeks but the issuing of the card itself took longer because the particular prefecture was super busy. For me, I had no need of a lawyer but i do understand why some people might engage one. Bonne chance.
Hi! You just applied in ANEF website? After that, what happened? You just wait for an email for the update? Because I applied last month and yes i have the confirmation that my application was received and just wait for further updates. Really appreciate your response 😊
I’m from the Caribbean My mom leaves in France my siblings are French I would like to join them but my country doesn’t require a visa I would like to know what can I do.. I can only travel with a 3 months document
I'm French married to an American. Planning to eventually retire in France. Does the visa that my husband needs VLS-TS has multiple entries? We would like to continue flying to the US once in a while to visit family. Also I read that he can get the VLS-TS “Vie privée et familiale” being married to a French resident. Any difference with the other visa?
How does France look at criminal backgrounds? It looks like I would need to provide that from my own country (US) but it's not clean. It was a serious offense from 20+ years ago. Will that be an issue? Or does France disregard things that old?
Hi there, I am retired,live in US and would like to move to France. My social security benefits is $1664 net per month. Please tell me if I qualify to apply for long stay visa. Thank you!
A very lively and informative discussion today. Fab always energizes a conversation and Eleonore was wonderfully helpful. Eleonore referred to the inability to renew a visa in France depending on how you applied in the beginning. What are the specific steps that would prevent renewing in France?
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Hi Scott, thanks for watching, and for your lovely comment! Eléonore was referring to the difference between a 6-month long stay visa (which is not renewable) and a 12-month long stay visa (which is renewable). Many people hoping to move to France make the mistake on their initial application by not stating that they wish to stay in France for more than 12 months - they are therefore issued a 6-month visa rather than a 12-month one. You can find out more about visa applications and read Fab's top tips on our website: www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/finances/insurance/10-tips-for-a-successful-visa-application-in-france/
Please can you tell me if we can get the carte sejour having had our home in France for 19years. We applied before end of brexit we are now completely retired. I would like to ask a few questions.
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Hi, thanks for watching - the answer will depend on your situation, by nature a French Carte de Séjour is only available to those who wish to become residents in France. You may find these articles helpful: www.frenchentree.com/french-property/owning-property/reader-question-can-i-get-a-carte-de-sejour-as-a-second-home-owner-in-france/ www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/moving-to-france/becoming-a-french-resident-how-to-apply-for-a-carte-de-sejour/
This was great! Just confused on one thing. I am a French passport holder, as are my kids, my husband is South African, and we want to leave asap. But when I get to France we also want to travel a little to Italy, Spain etc.. I was confused as I am going to apply tomorrow for a spousal visa, but the lady said a tourist visa? But it will only be a week out of the month every month. And what documents will I need for accommodation as I am moving in with my father, thank you!
Please anyone watching you do not need a law firm to do your application it’s pretty easy! And also VFS in the USA refer their own insurance provider and it’s a lot better value than anyone online
Have you completed an application? are you now a resident? Might I have an email address for you so I can clarify any questions, as I progress through?
@@highlandloon The presenters on this video are promoting their fee-based services for helping people who want to move to France. For some people who don't want to do or feel comfortable doing everything themselves and have the money, the services offered may be worth it; however, if one is willing to put in the time and research and doesn't have a lot of money to spend on extra services, one could complete the application and furnish the necessary documents on one's own without need of these fee-based services.
I found that very useful, certainly reassuring to know that moving to France is not massively complicated.
Thanks for a great webinar, I’m even more excited now 👏
Thank you for watching and best of luck with your planning. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!
From my own experience I found that it was not too difficult at all to apply for the residents card. The number one thing to understand is your application must include all the required documentation and importantly make sure that you include all the translated documents as requested. Incorrect documentation will certainly prolong the process. The ANEF site is in French and English which makes it straight forward. I would suggest that perhaps you can find someone who has successfully applied and see if they can assist you, or try an office of France Services where some officers will speak English and be happy to assist. I applied for the Carte Vitale and received it in six weeks, my application for a residents card was approved by ANEF in 8 weeks but the issuing of the card itself took longer because the particular prefecture was super busy.
For me, I had no need of a lawyer but i do understand why some people might engage one.
Bonne chance.
Hi! You just applied in ANEF website? After that, what happened? You just wait for an email for the update? Because I applied last month and yes i have the confirmation that my application was received and just wait for further updates. Really appreciate your response 😊
We got refused with a Hotel booking!
Thank you for a great webinar !
Thank you very much!
How retirement visa works for US lesbian couple legally married in the USA?
Do I have to get my Birth and Marriage Certificates translated into French? If so how do I go about doing this?
What is the process for a retirement visa?
I’m from the Caribbean My mom leaves in France my siblings are French I would like to join them but my country doesn’t require a visa I would like to know what can I do.. I can only travel with a 3 months document
I'm French married to an American. Planning to eventually retire in France. Does the visa that my husband needs VLS-TS has multiple entries? We would like to continue flying to the US once in a while to visit family. Also I read that he can get the VLS-TS “Vie privée et familiale” being married to a French resident. Any difference with the other visa?
How does France look at criminal backgrounds? It looks like I would need to provide that from my own country (US) but it's not clean. It was a serious offense from 20+ years ago. Will that be an issue? Or does France disregard things that old?
Very good...
Thanks for watching!
Hi there, I am retired,live in US and would like to move to France. My social security benefits is $1664 net per month. Please tell me if I qualify to apply for long stay visa. Thank you!
A very lively and informative discussion today. Fab always energizes a conversation and Eleonore was wonderfully helpful. Eleonore referred to the inability to renew a visa in France depending on how you applied in the beginning. What are the specific steps that would prevent renewing in France?
Hi Scott, thanks for watching, and for your lovely comment! Eléonore was referring to the difference between a 6-month long stay visa (which is not renewable) and a 12-month long stay visa (which is renewable). Many people hoping to move to France make the mistake on their initial application by not stating that they wish to stay in France for more than 12 months - they are therefore issued a 6-month visa rather than a 12-month one. You can find out more about visa applications and read Fab's top tips on our website: www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/finances/insurance/10-tips-for-a-successful-visa-application-in-france/
Please can you tell me if we can get the carte sejour having had our home in France for 19years. We applied before end of brexit we are now completely retired. I would like to ask a few questions.
Hi, thanks for watching - the answer will depend on your situation, by nature a French Carte de Séjour is only available to those who wish to become residents in France. You may find these articles helpful: www.frenchentree.com/french-property/owning-property/reader-question-can-i-get-a-carte-de-sejour-as-a-second-home-owner-in-france/
www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/moving-to-france/becoming-a-french-resident-how-to-apply-for-a-carte-de-sejour/
Very interesting webinar.
Thanks for watching!
This was great! Just confused on one thing.
I am a French passport holder, as are my kids, my husband is South African, and we want to leave asap. But when I get to France we also want to travel a little to Italy, Spain etc.. I was confused as I am going to apply tomorrow for a spousal visa, but the lady said a tourist visa? But it will only be a week out of the month every month. And what documents will I need for accommodation as I am moving in with my father, thank you!