Top 20 questions about moving to France ANSWERED

▶ Get your FREE relocation quote: https://bit.ly/4vZDcTJ ▶ Book a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard: https://bit.ly/4wwBpWi ▶ Take the Region Matcher quiz and find your France: https://bit.ly/4vrVBaK If you're moving to France, you've got questions, and this video answers the 20 we hear most. Richard Hammond, Founder & CEO of French Connections HCB, sits down with Will, our Senior Sales Consultant, to work through the questions that come up again and again on our channel. Visas, tax, social charges, healthcare timelines, property, pets, driving licences, schools and more, all answered in one place. Whether you're just starting to explore the idea or already deep in your planning on moving to France, these are the answers that will save you time, confusion and a good deal of stress along the way and they're all questions YOU have been asking us! We answer questions like which visa you actually need, the difference between a visitor visa and the Profession Libérale (freelancer) visa, whether you'll be taxed twice, and how French social charges really work. Richard and Will also cover when and how to apply, the Carte Vitale and healthcare approval timeline, why you need a French address before applying, and whether it's better to rent or buy first. From there we get into how to choose the right area to live, working remotely or running your own business as an expat, what happens to your 401(k) or pension, and why private health insurance still matters alongside the public system. We also cover opening a French bank account, bringing your pets, importing or buying a vehicle, exchanging your driving licence, how an EU passport or spouse affects your Carte de Séjour, how schools shape a family move, and what it all costs with French Connections HCB. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Will 0:18 What visa do I need to move to France? 0:44 What's the difference between a visitor visa and France Profession Libérale (freelancer) visa 1:27 Will I be taxed twice when moving to France? 1:40 Social charges explained 1:59 When and how do I apply for a French visa? 3:22 Carte vitale and healthcare approval timeline 3:54 Why do I need a French address before applying for a visa? 4:08 Should I rent first of buy property? 4:29 Benefits of renting before buying in France 5:05 How to choose the right area to live in France 5:57 Can I work remotely while living in France as an expat 6:14 Can I freelance or run my own business in France as an expat 6:33 What happens to my 401(k) or pension when moving to France 7:16 Why do I need private health insurance in France if it already has a public healthcare system? 7:48 How hard is it to open a French bank account? 7:58 Why is renting in France so difficult for foreigners? 8:21 Can I bring my pets to France and how do I do it? 9:23 Should I import my vehicle or buy a car in France? 9:52 Can i exchange my drivers license or do I have to take a French driving test? 10:18 What happens if I have an EU passport, EU spouse or EU citizenship when it comes to carte de sejour 11:02 How do schools affect a family moving to France? 11:28 How much does it cost to move to France with French Connections HCB? 🇫🇷 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 🇫🇷 Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 50:    • Why this American couple moved to France a...   Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen:    • Ready to Retire or Move to France from the...   Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram:   / frenchconnectionshcb   Facebook:   / frenchconnectionshcb   Thank you for watching!