Bureaucratic process

Connexion reader overcharged by TLS Contact for French visa

Here they share their experience of getting a refund

British pensioners moving to France: How to apply for a visa

A visa is now an essential first step for British retirees moving to France. Here we answer a question on income requirements, and look at what the process involves.

Has the deadline for Britons to hold Brexit WA residency card changed?

There are several reports of an extension to the date by which Britons in France must have their cartes de séjour. We explain what is known so far

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Why I love forever-changing French birth certificates

Regularly ordering new copies is a pain in the dossier - but there's smart method in French bureaucratic madness, and realising it changes the way you think about certificates forever, writes Samantha David

French departments test new document paperwork scheme

A trial to reduce the amount of paperwork required to obtain a driving licence, vehicle registration, identity card, or passport is underway across four departments in France.