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Do I have to pay VAT to bring second-hand goods into France?
A reader asks about the process and possible costs
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How can car used for half of the year in France be insured?
Existing policy may not cover extended time spent in France
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How far in advance should we apply for visa to visit second-home?
Visa applications are often made through third parties
How do I write the date in numbers in French?
The convention is as in the UK: day/month/year
Reader question: What convention is used in France to show the date as numbers?
The convention is as in the UK: day/month/year (Christmas Day is 25/12/2020). The French do not follow the American model of month/day/year.
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