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9 ways France plans to simplify bureaucracy for residents

‘Intelligible’ language, more telephone operators, shorter waiting times, and a new AI assistant are among new admin simplification measures announced by the PM

Which French SIM card can I get for admin and government sites?

Check whether the requirement for French telephone numbers has changed

Do I have to wait six months after expiry to renew French VLS-T visa?

VLS-T visas are separate to Schengen Bloc visa-free access days

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Habitat France: can you claim on insurance for non-delivery?

Stuck paying for an order you will never receive? Here are some possible routes to recourse

Can I use Airbnb as proof of residence for official French procedures?

Many formalities in France call for a ‘justificatif de domicile’

€9m of goods not delivered as Habitat France seeks liquidation

The company has been warning of financial trouble for months, and administrators have now called for its liquidation, leaving thousands of orders unfulfilled

French bureaucracy: 12 ways your local France Services office can help

Staff at these local government offices are your first point of contact for any administration and paperwork issues

Which documents require an official translator in France?

In some cases a certified translation of a document is required, which must be undertaken by a traducteur agréé

How long to get a visa for France, what is cost for a courier service?

Taking advantage of all services offered can help facilitate the visa process

Staff in tears as French tax offices grapple with property form issues

One union boss says the deadline for the mandatory form might have to be extended again

Ten things you can do at French prefectures beyond carte de séjours

Balloons, medals and temporary bar licences - your local prefecture can help with the serious and fun things in life

Non-French speakers among those disadvantaged by France's online admin

Social historian claims web-based forms and applications create inequality

French ‘destock’ shop to sell furniture from UK’s Made.com at 70% off

The discount retailer has bought thousands of pieces from the defunct brand and is set to sell them at hugely marked-down prices

Last days to benefit from open day event at French admin help centres

There are over 2,000 France Services points around the country where people can get help declaring taxes, renewing driving licences, getting healthcare reimbursements, etc.

Administration

9 ways France plans to simplify bureaucracy for residents

Which French SIM card can I get for admin and government sites?

Do I have to wait six months after expiry to renew French VLS-T visa?

Habitat France: can you claim on insurance for non-delivery?

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2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

French ski station voted as best in the world

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

Free data leak: is it possible to change French bank account number?

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings