Tips For Emigrating To France

Start a new life in France the way you mean to go on by making plenty of plans and arrangements before going.

 

If you dream of a better life in France, you’re not alone. A significant number of people decide to leave the UK behind in search of a different type of experience and a new way to live. Luckily, it can be a wonderfully easy transition these days, as long as you plan and prepare for your move wisely.

 

One of the first things you will have to consider is whether you plan to rent or buy property in France. Renting is easier, especially in the short term, but if you are planning to stay in France for a long time, buying a home makes more sense financially. However, to buy a home in France you must have fiscal resident status, and this is achieved by staying in the country for over 183 days, so expect to spend at least a while renting or staying with friends.

 

If you aren’t able to finance your new home with proceeds from a sale in the UK, you are likely to need to apply for a French mortgage. You will need a French bank account, but the mortgage can typically be got in Euros or Sterling.

 

When you first move to France, it is worth bearing in mind that the online culture is slightly different to in the UK. The majority of transactions are preferred to be carried out in person or over the phone rather than online. However, you will find the internet to be invaluable when it comes to finding out about properties, jobs and leisure activities. It can be especially useful if you do not speak much French yourself, as you will often be able to translate French websites into English to help you decipher the information there.

 

It is important to make an effort to learn French before you decide to move, although you don’t need to be perfect. By making the effort to understand and speak the language you’ll find locals far more willing to help or meet you halfway when it comes to business deals or important transactions.

 

When you decide to make a new country your home, you need to prepare yourself for a whole host of feelings – some of them perhaps rather unexpected – but don’t be scared. Think of your move as an adventure, and be sure to create a safety net for yourself, whether this means regular calls home or finding some new friends in France as quickly as possible. Again, the internet can be an invaluable way to meet people in your new home.

 

There’s a high chance that, even though much of the food in France is of a wonderful quality, you’ll find yourself craving some of the treats you grew up with. If this is the case, it’s a great idea to ask some of your friends back home how they would feel about exchanging care packages through the post. This means that you can send French delicacies to your friends and receive the tastes of home from them, and if you shop around you’re sure to find a provider who can send your parcels to France or England cheaply.