Why can I not cancel health policy with a month’s notice?My health mutuelle provider says I cannot cancel with a month’s notice but need to wait until the anniversary date. Do mutuelles not come under the same rules as other contracts which you can cancel with a month’s notice? J.G.
Covid vaccine certificate for residents not in French health systemPeople who do not have a social security number can still get a vaccine certificate compatible with the country’s health pass and the EU’s travel scheme
What is meant in French law by 'moveable' or 'immoveable property'?All forms of property ('biens') are either moveable 'biens meubles' or immoveable 'immeubles'
France's Covid ‘pass sanitaire' is not a document, so how do I get it?It is simply a means to prove your Covid-19 status. We explain how you can do this
Will I need a health pass to go to the supermarket in France?The government plans to require people to present proof of their Covid-19 status in order to access certain public spaces including shopping centres from August
Do ‘trade descriptions’ laws exist against selling items under weight?The general principle is that the quantity sold should be at least equal to that advertised and the legal tolerances are higher for items sold in small quantities than for larger volumes
What are the rules for children entering France from an amber country?Do they need to be vaccinated or take a PCR test? Up to what age are they deemed covered by their parents’ vaccination status?
Can I obtain glasses in France with a UK prescription?With prescriptions from outside the EU, it is up to the professional in France if they choose to accept it and there is no legal obligation
Can I use NHS app to show vaccine status for UK to France travel?Fully vaccinated people can enter France without an essential reason, meaning they can come for holidays or to visit second homes
Why are French universities often allocated a number?The first universities with numbers – sometimes expressed in Roman numerals and sometimes written in ordinary figures – came about when several old established universities were split into several new numbered ones
What are the risks for families in France taking term-time holidays?There can be consequences for taking children out of school if you want to set off early on holiday to avoid the rush and peak season
How does 90-day rule work for non-EU parts of Europe?The 90/180-day rule applies to the whole Schengen area, as well as Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein
Help! French Covid certificate has maiden name, passport married nameThe discrepancy is causing concern for people planning to travel
Can I go to France from UK without Covid test if I am EU citizen?No one in the UK can currently enter France without proof of a negative Covid-19 test. We explain.
Do I need a Covid test to travel from UK to France as French resident?We explain how the country of departure is what matters, not the nationality or residence of the person
What state help is available in France to buy a new electric car?The main aid to buy an electric car is the 'bonus écologique' and if you scrap an old more polluting car at the same time, you could receive additional money
Americans and Britons must be fully vaccinated to travel to FranceUnder current rules, travellers from the US and UK will also have to supply a recent negative Covid-19 test when they are able to visit from June 9
How do we connect our French holiday home to public drainage?Speaking to the local mairie in order to obtain authorisation is the first step and they might also be able to recommend a firm to carry out the work
How can UK travellers prove to France they have been vaccinated?No specific details have been announced yet by the French government, but it is thought travellers will just have to show the vaccination certificates that they received in their home countries
Can I bypass France’s ban on travel from UK for a family emergency?France is currently not allowing people in the UK to enter unless they have an “essential reason”, of which a family emergency is not one. However, there could be an exception to this. We explain
What does 'vin vivant' mean when referring to wine-making?Unlike the term 'bio' (organic), which is strictly regulated in France, the description vin vivant is more vague and there is no one official body awarding it
