France Post-Study Visa Guide — Student to Work (RECE, Salarié, Talent)
RECE (1-year temporary), Direct Salarié, Passeport Talent — 3 options compared. Timing, eligibility, €2,734.55 minimum salary, what to do if refused.
Mobile ⭐French Mobile Plans for Foreigners: 5 Carriers Compared
Free Mobile, Bouygues, SFR, Orange, Lebara/Lycamobile compared. Pricing, commitments, foreigner-friendliness.
Banking ⭐How to Open a Bank Account in France as a Foreigner: 5 Ways (2026)
N26, Revolut, Fortuneo, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole compared. Documents, fees, signup steps and foreigner-friendliness.
HousingProof of Residence in France: 5 Ways to Get One
Lease, CROUS, attestation d'hébergement, hotel invoice, EDF bill — the right method for your case + FAQ.
New ArrivalFirst Week in France Checklist — New VLS-TS Arrivals Guide
The 7 essential things to do after arriving: Schengen stamp, ANEF validation, OFII, housing, bank, mobile, CPAM.
Visa RenewalVLS-TS Student Visa Renewal: Complete Guide (2026)
Timing, documents, fees and ANEF online procedure.
HealthHow to Register for French Health Insurance — Carte Vitale, CPAM, ameli
CPAM/PUMa registration, ameli account, documents, timelines, reimbursement before the card.
HousingAPL for Foreign Students 2026 — who is still eligible
From 1 July 2026, non-EU students without a social-criteria scholarship lose housing aid. Who stays eligible.
DrivingDriving on a Foreign Licence in France & Exchanging It (2026)
Students drive without exchanging during their studies. How long on a foreign licence, the one-year deadline, reciprocity, ANTS.
TaxesIncome Tax Declaration in France for Foreigners & Students
Why file even with no income (avis d'imposition → APL, residence permit), tax residency, student exemptions, how and when to file.
UniversityFrench University Tuition 2026 — Differentiated Fees & the 30% Waiver Cap
From September 2026 waivers are capped at 30% (decree n°2026-385). Amounts, who is out of scope, grandfathering, how to prepare.
IntegrationFrance's 2026 Civic Exam & French Level — Who Is Concerned?
First CSP or CR application: civic exam (40 questions, 32 to pass) plus A2/B1. Renewals and permits not subject to the CIR are exempt (CESEDA L413-5).
DrivingGetting a French Driving Licence as a Foreigner (2026)
Legal stay plus either 185-day normal residence or six months as a student. NEPH, the ASR under 21, the €30 code exam, 20 hours of tuition. CPF restricted in 2026.
CitizenshipFrench Citizenship 2026: B2 French, Civic Exam, €255 Fee
Applications filed since 1 January 2026: B2 French (up from B1) and a civic exam. Stamp €55 → €255 since 1 May. Residence 5 years (2 after a French degree), processing times.