The official France guide
10 in-depth, government-sourced topics — from visa fees and the selection system to documents, medicals and your first 30 days. Members can download each as a PDF.
Visa & Immigration Fees
A complete 2026 breakdown of French visa and residence-title fees — including the major Finance Law…
Free to public Selection System
How France selects migrants in 2026 — the Talent fast-track, standard worker permits, family reunification, and…
Free to public Document Authentication
How France handles apostilles and sworn translation — the traducteur assermenté system and what foreign documents…
Paid membership Police Clearance Certificates
How to obtain a French Bulletin n°3 and what foreign police certificates France requires.
Paid membership Immigration Health Exams
France's approach to health requirements for migrants — what's required and how PUMa universal healthcare works.
Paid membership Language Tests
What French-language certification you need for naturalisation in 2026 — now B2 since 1 January.
Paid membership Qualifications Recognition
How to get your foreign qualifications recognised in France — the ENIC-NARIC procedure and regulated profession…
Paid membership Moving Checklist (90 Days)
A complete pre-departure to first-month checklist for moving to France in 2026.
Paid membership First 30 Days After Arrival
A week-by-week plan for your first 30 days in France — every critical settling-in task laid…
Paid membership Visa Refusals & Appeals
If your French visa is refused — the Commission de Recours appeal procedure and administrative court…
Paid membership Latest France articles
News, explainers and how-to guides — updated continuously.
Cultural Adjustment in Europe for 2026 Newcomers
Cultural adjustment for newcomers to Europe in 2026 — country differences, workplace norms, social codes, language. From EU integration sources.
10 Hot Tips for a Smooth Relocation to Europe in 2026
10 practical tips for moving to Europe in 2026 — Schengen, ETIAS, EU Blue Card, residency, banking, healthcare. From EU Commission and…