Three move to France from Philadelphia
If you ever read Enid Blyton as a child, you’ll remember the escapades of George, Dick, Anne, Julian, and Timmy. Well, move over Famous Five! It’s time for the adventures of the McCamley family, whose second night in France resulted in a midnight trip to the local hospital. Mike recalls that eventful night… A Sudden […]
What happens if you overstay your Fench visa
Internet forums are peppered with people asking (usually anonymously) about the consequences of overstaying their French visa. Here at French Connections HCB, we thought we’d explain why it matters and what to do about it. The bottom line is that the French take visa overstay very seriously. Are there any circumstances in which you can […]
Getting a French visa the long way round
This week we introduce you to US resident Jack Brown, who has every reason to celebrate Thanksgiving this year after his tortuous journey to secure a French visa. Jack and his French wife Chantal had bought a house in France with the intention of moving back to Chantal’s homeland after years of living in the […]
Moving to France from the US – made easy!
More and more American citizens are plucking up the courage to fulfil their dream of moving to France. To encourage those who are hesitating, our team at French Connections HCB USA has listed the most important stages of that journey and added some useful advice based on years of successfully helping people to navigate the […]
What do a hungry car dealer and F Scott Fitzgerald have in common?
Sean and Audra’s move from Virginia US to Fréjus in the south of France is peppered with great stories. When Sean and Audra got married two years ago, it felt like the perfect moment to make a big change in their lives. At the time, they both had homes in Virginia. Audra had grown up […]
What’s so good about living in France? Meet some Americans who’ve done it.
American couple Gordon and Deb have been French Connections HCB clients for a few years now, ever since we helped them find and renovate their house and sort out their French visas. They offered to share their experience of living in France with others who might be thinking of making the move. When people move […]
Increase your chances of staying in France for good
The prospect of not being allowed to stay permanently in France can be a source of great anxiety for people applying for a French visa. Over the past three years, we have successfully applied for 1259 French resident permits (carte de séjour) for English-speaking clients from all over the world. Being French ourselves, we know […]
The importance of trust
Fresh from the excitement of A Place In The Sun Live ten days ago, we wanted to share the highlights and welcome new readers who signed up for our e-newsletter after meeting us on our stand. We were there with our long-term partners, Fab French Insurance, who had the stand next to ours for the three-day […]
