Poll: People in France very attached to local public services Almost four in 10 would support paying more tax to ensure services remain well-funded
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
news 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
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
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
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 2,600 jobs lost as French clothing group Camaïeu in administration French man discovers his driving licence was invalid for 32 years