Administration

Two thirds of people polled say they struggle with online French admin

The problem has worsened in the past 10 years as more and more services ‘go digital’, finds study

Explained: how to renew a US passport when living in France

Check your eligibility for postal applications and find out when an in-person appointment is necessary

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

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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

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