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Opening a bank account in France as a foreigner

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

12 June 2026 18 minutes read

How to open a bank account in France: required documents, eligibility, and the process. Best French banks and online banking options with favorable terms.

How UAE residents can obtain a French residency and whether it’s worth it

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

13 April 2026 10 minutes read

How UAE residents can move to France for a residence permit in 2026: key visa types, requirements, application steps in Dubai, costs, and processing times.

Taxation in France in 2026: Tax Types, Rates, and Payment Methods

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

20 March 2026 18 minutes read

Taxes in France in 2026 include income tax, social security contributions, VAT, and corporate tax. Learn about current rates, calculation examples, and how to pay taxes online.

How to obtain a national visa type D to France

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

25 August 2025 9 minutes read

How to get a national visa category D to France. Requirements for obtaining a visa to stay in France for more than 90 days and a residence permit. Legal grounds for issuing a long-term residence permit in France. Requirements for opening a category D visa.

French citizenship by birth

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

14 May 2025 6 minutes read

What happens when a child is born in France? Citizenship law by the right of soil. How to obtain French citizenship for a child by birth, adoption, reunification. What are the benefits for foreign parents? Terms and conditions for obtaining a French passport according to your child's age.

Obtaining a Visa Visiteur (Carte de sejour temporaire – Visiteur) in France

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

20 March 2025 9 minutes read

What is a visitor visa (Carte de sejour temporaire - Visiteur) in France. How to apply for a long-term visa Visiteur. Who can get a Visiteur card: requirements and conditions of issuance. Required documents. Timing, cost of opening a visa and residence permit in France for financially independent persons.

French residence permit for living in the country

How to obtain a French residence permit: latest opportunities in 2026

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

10 March 2025 19 minutes read

What gives a residence permit in France. How you can get a residence permit. Conditions for granting the status of a resident. Requirements for the applicant for a French residence permit. Required documents. Timing and cost.

View of the Eiffel Tower in France, a residence permit in this country is provided to FIP

Residence permit in France for financially independent persons

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

25 February 2025 10 minutes read

What is a residence permit for financially independent persons in France. The terms of processing, requirements for applicants, necessary documents. How to get a residence permit in France for FIP independently or with the help of immigration specialists.

France’s best cities to live and work

Author: Alexey Nosovsky

1 February 2025 18 minutes read

Review of the best cities in France for permanent residence. Top best French cities for foreigners to live in. How to choose a city in France to live in the 2026 year.

Setting up a company in France: peculiarities of running business in 2026

Author: Aleksey Nosovsky

22 February 2023 23 minutes read

How to register a new business in France. Is it possible to buy a ready-made business or transfer an existing company (relocation). How to obtain a business visa. Documents, terms and cost.