It's boring, but you can move to France in 12 months with this plan

▶ Book a chat with us to explore your options about moving to France: https://bit.ly/4ofKsrE ▶ Prefer a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard?: https://bit.ly/4xyspBo ▶ Get your FREE 90-day plan for moving to France: https://bit.ly/3RTTXAQ If you're planning to move to France, you've probably hit a wall of conflicting advice online. Some people say it's easy. Others say it's impossibly complex. The truth is, with the right plan and enough lead time, retiring or moving to France is completely achievable and you can move to France in 12 months if you follow this advice! In this video, Richard Hammond, Founder & CEO of French Connections HCB, is joined by Juliette Harancot, Senior Operations Manager, to break down exactly what you need to do in the 12 months before you move to France. From choosing the right visa to building a clean application file, managing your finances, and planning your first years on the ground. If you're serious about making France your home, this is your roadmap as we also show you exactly how much everything costs to move to France too! Whether you're retiring from corporate America, the UK, or Canada, understanding these steps now will save you stress, costly mistakes, and a lot of wasted time later. Here's everything you need to plan your move to France 12 months out: 0:00 How to plan your move to France 12 months ahead 0:22 Juliette's advice for moving to France in 12 months 0:57 When should you contact a relocation company to move to France? 1:34 How to choose the right French visa for your situation 3:00 Can you work remotely from France? Visa options explained 3:55 Why you need to stay flexible in your first year in France 4:38 The biggest mistakes people make when planning a move to France 6:07 Biggest mistake people make when applying for a French visa 7:10 How to prepare your finances for a French visa application 8:42 How much money do you need to move to France? 9:51 Savings vs income: what French authorities want to see 11:18 What does full relocation assistance actually cost? 11:55 How much does it cost to ship your belongings to France 12:56 How much does it cost to relocate your pets to France 14:27 What does it really cost to move to France? Total budget required? 16:58 How to build a clean French visa application file 18:47 Passport validity rules for your French visa 20:31 What happens after you arrive in France? 21:15 Yearly visa renewals and the carte de séjour explained 24:26 How much time do you need to spend in France each year? 25:15 Can you change your visa status once you're in France? 26:27 Your 1-year plan for staying in France long term 29:13 Final advice: start planning 12 months before you move 🇫🇷 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!