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carlpretorius

carlpretorius

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South African expat in France

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South African

Lives in Vence St Paul

Registration: 08 November 2010

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carlpretorius replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maree20

NON EU Citizen- Travelling Europe. Can i travel without a Visa? by Maree20

I have a PDS valid for 2 years and Carta Identita and a Philippine passport, because I am a non-EU citizen. Can I travel to Paris for a short visit without a visa? If I can travel without a visa, should I need to have an itinerary docs and ...

carlpretorius

Thank you Mzjgen I think you are correct it is bad information from the perfecture..... Read More

carlpretorius replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maree20

NON EU Citizen- Travelling Europe. Can i travel without a Visa? by Maree20

I have a PDS valid for 2 years and Carta Identita and a Philippine passport, because I am a non-EU citizen. Can I travel to Paris for a short visit without a visa? If I can travel without a visa, should I need to have an itinerary docs and ...

carlpretorius

Problem is waiting for the card - my son has to collect it personally in France.The French authorities wlii not mail it out so how does he collect it if he Cannot (according to Germany) travel without the card. France authorities insist the ... Read More

carlpretorius replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maree20

NON EU Citizen- Travelling Europe. Can i travel without a Visa? by Maree20

I have a PDS valid for 2 years and Carta Identita and a Philippine passport, because I am a non-EU citizen. Can I travel to Paris for a short visit without a visa? If I can travel without a visa, should I need to have an itinerary docs and ...

carlpretorius

Residence permit Each year my son a South African citizen has to renew his resident card in France .However when his residence card expires he is given a recipisse (receipt) in France to use for travelling to and from France to Johannesburg.He ... Read More

carlpretorius replied to a thread
9 years ago
PeterTurn31

French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31

I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter

carlpretorius

go on the internet and click on Francais interactiv completely free and interacts thru Housten and Lyon universities Exceptional course with homework to make sure you understand the individual courses .Study at your own pace. ....... Read More

carlpretorius replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in France by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in France? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

carlpretorius

Great country, great people, fantastic experience all round We have lived in Cote a Azur area for 9 years now Never had any security issues whatsoever at our village, Nice , or around travels throghout France Obviously try to avoid certain areas ... Read More

carlpretorius replied to a thread
14 years ago
Laura_to_lille

Obtaining the Visa-airline tickets by Laura_to_lille

Hi everyone! My name is Laura and I am in the process of collecting documents to get a 2E Visa to France. In order to obtain the Visa it is necessary to purchase a return ticket or have proof of sufficient financial means to purchase one ($1000). ...

carlpretorius

Laura you need to review the visa requirements at the French consular office in your country, carefully,as various visas are available short term, student etc - all with different requirements. Any notion that you may not return home or work there ... Read More