@Robare
American expat in France
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About me
American
Lives in Grasse, Provence-Alpes-CÃ
Registration: 23 August 2021
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One year Visa about to expire.... by Robare
I hold a US passport and a visa for a one year stay in France that is about to expire.My question is: If I don't renew my long stay visa and my visa expires, can I stay any longer? I ask this question based on being an American citizen holding ...
My Long Stay visa reads: LONG Sej. Temp DISPENSE C. SEJ This is about to expire and that I was surprisingly told that I cannot apply for my residence here in France and I will have to return to the US to apply. Also FYI, I had validated my ... Read More
One year Visa about to expire.... by Robare
I hold a US passport and a visa for a one year stay in France that is about to expire.My question is: If I don't renew my long stay visa and my visa expires, can I stay any longer? I ask this question based on being an American citizen holding ...
@tangochica007 Thank you for your reply.Do you know where this is stated on an official website?I don't want to take a chance on being stopped, fined, or blocked from future entries. Read More
One year Visa about to expire.... by Robare
I hold a US passport and a visa for a one year stay in France that is about to expire.My question is: If I don't renew my long stay visa and my visa expires, can I stay any longer? I ask this question based on being an American citizen holding ...
@kegbold Thank you for your reply ...however we have tried to contact to prefecture and the French Embassy and no one replies. Also I have been researching it on official sites and can not find an answer.My expiring visa is a one year ... Read More
One year Visa about to expire....
I hold a US passport and a visa for a one year stay in France that is about to expire.My question is: If I don't renew my long stay visa and my visa expires, can I stay any longer? I ask this question based on being an American citizen holding ... Read More
French Health insurance system by Robare
I have a one year visa for France I’m now here for four months. I know now after my first three months are over, that I’m now entitled to join the French health insurance system. I’m looking for the best way to understand the ...
Thank you… good information! Read More
Living in France for 6 months (less than 183 days). by toshedina
My name is T Max. I am a US citizen who is thinking of living in France up to 182 days a year. I like somewhere around Nice. If someone can give me some tax advice, I'd be really happy. Thanks.
Forget your Suburban here in France… it’s much too large for the roads. My advice is to look at Sixt car rentals in Nice. Look at subscriptions as opposed to regular rentals. You could rent a car long-term by the month at a good rate. I ... Read More
French Health insurance system by Robare
I have a one year visa for France I’m now here for four months. I know now after my first three months are over, that I’m now entitled to join the French health insurance system. I’m looking for the best way to understand the ...
You are right... I'm seeing it now for the first time... thank you! Read More
French Health insurance system by Robare
I have a one year visa for France I’m now here for four months. I know now after my first three months are over, that I’m now entitled to join the French health insurance system. I’m looking for the best way to understand the ...
Thank you! Read More
French Health insurance system
I have a one year visa for France I’m now here for four months. I know now after my first three months are over, that I’m now entitled to join the French health insurance system. I’m looking for the best way to understand the ... Read More
Medical insurance by tweightman
My name is Tom and my wife jance, we are from nottingham in england and are moving to Spain hopefully in the next few months, I have been trying to get a quote for basic medical insurance but keep getting bombarded with companies claiming to be the ...
I have a one year visa for France I’m now here for four months so I know I’m entitled to receive health insurance. I’m looking for the best way to understand the procedure in order to registered for the French health insurance ... Read More
overstaying in france 2 days over 90 day limit without visa by Robare
as a US citizen I am allowed 90 days in france without a visa, but my return ticket is booked 2 days after the 90 day limit. will I have any issue with being 2 days over? pretty difficult to change the ticket since it's booked right around new ...
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overstaying in france 2 days over 90 day limit without visa by Robare
as a US citizen I am allowed 90 days in france without a visa, but my return ticket is booked 2 days after the 90 day limit. will I have any issue with being 2 days over? pretty difficult to change the ticket since it's booked right around new ...
Thank you Red for this answer... very helpful! How long was your overstay? Read More
overstaying in france 2 days over 90 day limit without visa
as a US citizen I am allowed 90 days in france without a visa, but my return ticket is booked 2 days after the 90 day limit. will I have any issue with being 2 days over? pretty difficult to change the ticket since it's booked right around new ... Read More
renewing a Visa ... in France
I have a question... I'm from the US and have a longterm 1 year visa for France. I was wondering before it expires can I renew the visa for extended-stay or another type of visa while I'm in France... or do I have to return to the ... Read More
Visas ... France by Robare
Coming from the US, I just had my appointment for a longterm visa (1 year) I was wondering who in this forum has experienced that application process that may be able to answer a few questions... 1) How long after your appointment did it take you ...
Thank you so much for your comprehensive response. It certainly gives me a good insight into what's ahead. It's this first step and the anxieties of waiting for the ok on the visa and having everything on hold not knowing if they'll ... Read More