Jimmianne
American expat in France
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Lives in Saumur
Registration: 25 April 2019
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How do you pass time during lockdown in France? by Lo茂c
Being locked up at home because of the coronavirus in France isn't the happiest thing in the world... But fortunately, there are ways to entertain yourself ! What are some of the ways you've found to cheat boredom? Hoping you're safe ...
Cheating boredom. Yes 馃槀 Thank goodness for the Internet and friends! Even my friends who are only a few houses away, everything is done with Skype or messaging. I have been; learning a new guitar song, going overboard doing Duolingo ... Read More
prolong a tourist visa? by Guest349756
Hi all! I'm stuck in France on a tourist visa. My Visa is valid but my 90 days are over. Is it possible to prolong my stay now? My airline can only reissue my ticket in the beginning of May the earliest. There are no flights in April. Thank you.
I am sure others will have more helpful suggestions, I would suggest contacting the prefecture for your area by email, also your local maire. Print out all your emails so you have documentation that you have tried to find a resolution. Read More
Hi. Need details of long-stay renewal procedure by Ao123
Hi everyone, I live jn France part time and just got my long stay visa. My interviewer warned me to make sure I am in France for my renewal or else I will have to start over. I really don鈥檛 want to make the 8 hour drive to my USA consulate ...
Julie, thank you for your help. I finally became 鈥渙fficial鈥� a couple of days ago and can now reapply each year in France for a long term visa at my local prefecture, and know exactly how to do it thanks to your advise and the advise of ... Read More
When can I renew/reapply for my long-stay visa? by Emilypariscalifornia
Hi, all. I鈥檓 in Paris on a long-stay visa as an au pair. I鈥檝e been here since September and my visa is good until the coming September, but I鈥檝e settled in and adjusted well and I want to stay much longer. My questions are ...
I just asked this question at my OFII appointment. My long-term visa is from March 2019-March 2020. They told me I can make an appointment online starting in January...three months before my visa expires, but not before. Your local prefecture is the ... Read More
Accommodation in France: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to France just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
I don鈥檛 know anything about scams, but buying property in France is much different than buying property in the United States. There seem to be more 芦 grey areas 禄 legally, even though there is a ton of paperwork. An example is; what ... Read More