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New French Naturalization Exam 2025: What's Changing

New French Naturalization Exam 2025: What's Changing

18 oct. 20257 min read

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.

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Expatriating to France: Complete Guide to a Successful Relocation

Expatriating to France: Complete Guide to a Successful Relocation

18 oct. 202512 min read
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Complete guide to expatriating to France: visa selection, housing search, employment, healthcare, schooling, administrative procedures, and integration. Everything to prepare your expatriation.

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Residence Permit for Spouse of French Citizen: Complete Guide 2025

Residence Permit for Spouse of French Citizen: Complete Guide 2025

18 oct. 20259 min read
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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.

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Student Visa Application for France: Complete Guide 2025

Student Visa Application for France: Complete Guide 2025

18 oct. 20259 min read
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Detailed guide to obtaining a student visa for France: Campus France procedure, documents, enrollment, financial proof, timelines and costs.

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Artist Residence Permit: Working in the Arts in France

Artist Residence Permit: Working in the Arts in France

18 oct. 20258 min read
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Complete guide to the artist residence permit and talent passport for artists in France: conditions, contracts, procedure, DRAC and rights for foreign artists.

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Residence Permit for Medical Reasons: Complete Guide

Residence Permit for Medical Reasons: Complete Guide

18 oct. 20258 min read
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Detailed guide on residence permits for medical treatment in France: medical conditions, OFII report, medical board, procedure and rights of sick foreigners.

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Retiree Residence Permit: Settling in France After Retirement

Retiree Residence Permit: Settling in France After Retirement

18 oct. 20257 min read
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Complete guide to the retiree residence permit in France: conditions, pension, health insurance, procedure and benefits for foreign retirees.

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Lost or Stolen Residence Permit Duplicate: Steps to Follow Quickly

Lost or Stolen Residence Permit Duplicate: Steps to Follow Quickly

18 oct. 20256 min read
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What to do if your residence permit is lost or stolen? Find the urgent steps, required documents, deadlines, and precautions to know.

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Scientific researcher residence permit: complete guide

Scientific researcher residence permit: complete guide

18 oct. 20257 min read
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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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