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New French Naturalization Exam 2025: What's Changing
Everything you need to know about the 2025 French naturalization exam reform: new format, updated content, duration, registration procedures, and tips to pass the citizenship test.
Expatriating to France: Complete Guide to a Successful Relocation
Complete guide to expatriating to France: visa selection, housing search, employment, healthcare, schooling, administrative procedures, and integration. Everything to prepare your expatriation.
Residence Permit for Spouse of French Citizen: Complete Guide 2025
Detailed guide to obtaining a residence permit as a spouse of a French citizen: conditions, proof of cohabitation, marriage, procedure, timelines, and permanent residence card.
Student Visa Application for France: Complete Guide 2025
Detailed guide to obtaining a student visa for France: Campus France procedure, documents, enrollment, financial proof, timelines and costs.
Artist Residence Permit: Working in the Arts in France
Complete guide to the artist residence permit and talent passport for artists in France: conditions, contracts, procedure, DRAC and rights for foreign artists.
Residence Permit for Medical Reasons: Complete Guide
Detailed guide on residence permits for medical treatment in France: medical conditions, OFII report, medical board, procedure and rights of sick foreigners.
Retiree Residence Permit: Settling in France After Retirement
Complete guide to the retiree residence permit in France: conditions, pension, health insurance, procedure and benefits for foreign retirees.
Lost or Stolen Residence Permit Duplicate: Urgent Steps
Complete guide to obtaining a residence permit duplicate in case of loss or theft: declaration, documents, prefecture procedure, timelines and costs.
Scientific researcher residence permit: complete guide
Detailed guide on the scientific researcher residence permit in France: requirements, hosting agreement, procedure, talent passport for researchers and EU mobility.
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