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Forum: The Welcome Inn
May 24th 2026, 6:49 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By dmu

Re: Hello

Hi, and welcome to the forum!
Sun and sea offer countless destinations worldwide! But wherever, you will need a Visa (unless, for Europe, you hold an Irish or EU Passport)...
Post again in the...
Forum: France
May 22nd 2026, 8:05 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By dmu

Re: The annual chore

No they are not!
Last year, they demanded what the computer had calculated, and we entered into a long correspondence to justify my mistake. In the end, they accepted to take it into account and I...
Forum: France
May 22nd 2026, 6:35 am
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By dmu

The annual chore

Those who know of my affliction (illectronism) will rejoice with me when I announce that I managed to do my Déclaration de Revenus on-line today.
After the fiasco last year, when I didn't manage...
Forum: France
May 22nd 2026, 6:25 am
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By dmu

Re: Yet another house buying question

Hi, and welcome to the forum!
Unfortunately, a lot of the FAQs are out of date...
No, the "survey" must be done before anything else. The sellers are obliged to do a "Diagnostic" which covers...
Forum: France
Apr 15th 2026, 9:19 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By dmu

Re: New rules for Dual Nationality Brits visiting the UK

Update. I finally received my new Passport this morning, no thanks to La Poste and DHL. I think it took over a week for my old Passport and documents to arrive in England, and a good week for DHL to...
Forum: France
Apr 12th 2026, 7:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By dmu

Re: How do you get an electrician to show up

This is where it's useful to know neighbours well enough for them to hassle artisans on your behalf.
But even so, I now live 825 km (within France) from my family/holiday house, and it's a...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Apr 3rd 2026, 7:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,447
Posted By dmu

Re: Hello everyone!

Hi, and welcome to the forum!
North Macedonia not being part of the European Union yet, you'll need a Visa of some sort before living anywhere "abroad", even next door in Europe.
That's the first...
Forum: France
Mar 8th 2026, 8:24 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By dmu

Re: New rules for Dual Nationality Brits visiting the UK

I'm relieved to be able to announced that I managed to renew my UK Passport on-line yesterday! In the end, a professional did my ID photos, with the crucial Code, and, as promised by you folk, it was...
Forum: France
Feb 16th 2026, 6:50 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By dmu

Re: New rules for Dual Nationality Brits visiting the UK

Thanks for all your comments and encouragements! I'll read the links and pluck up courage....
Forum: France
Feb 15th 2026, 6:49 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By dmu

New rules for Dual Nationality Brits visiting the UK

I've just realized that I'm affected by these imminent rules, discussed in the Italy and Spain forums.
I'm British and became French upon marriage to my French husband last century, and have both...
Forum: France
Feb 15th 2026, 6:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By dmu

Re: Spam mail and scams

Thanks for this! Such warnings can't be made too often!
Forum: Portugal
Feb 11th 2026, 9:19 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,451
Posted By dmu

Re: smart-arse business name req

Hi, I used to work in Patents and Trademarks, and I'm being pedantic! Have you made a thorough search before registering your company? A quick Google search brought up an American band with the same...
Forum: Spain
Feb 2nd 2026, 7:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By dmu

Re: Eldercare for aging Brit

Including the extra charges (activities, swimming pool, reception staff, handyman, etc...), I pay less than 2000€ per month for a 2-roomed appartment where I enjoy my independence, but know that...
Forum: Spain
Feb 1st 2026, 8:12 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By dmu

Re: Eldercare for aging Brit

Hi, butting in from the France forum, but it's a European question, too!
First question: does your mother speak adequate Spanish, to make friends in such a Residence and cope with the bureaucracy...
Forum: Portugal
Jan 30th 2026, 9:48 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By dmu

Re: spam phonecalls

If you don't recognize the number, don't answer! They'll soon give up. If you answer, they know that you exist and will continue.... Even 6 different numbers can come from the same company....
If...
Forum: Spain
Jan 18th 2026, 7:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By dmu

Re: Experience of La Nucia and moving over with 5 year old

Hi, butting in from the France forum, but Nos. 1, 2 and 4 are universal issues...
If you intend to live in Spain forever more, want your daughter to adapt to her new life, make new friends, and pick...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jan 12th 2026, 7:09 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By dmu

Re: Hello

Hi, and welcome to the forum!
This section is simply for world-wide introductions. Post again in the dedicated Spain forum to chat with all the "locals"!:)
Forum: France
Jan 10th 2026, 7:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By dmu

Re: Apartment hunting help

Hi, I did a search, and found

https://www.iadfrance.fr/conseiller-immobilier/chunling.fu

who MIGHT be the one your friend is thinking of?
HTH
Forum: Spain
Jan 7th 2026, 7:13 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By dmu

Re: For 2026 newbies...VISA info

Thanks for this, I've found the equivalent info for the France forum...
Forum: France
Jan 7th 2026, 7:11 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 522
Posted By dmu

Latest advice from UK Government

Thanks to a post on the Spain forum, here's the equivalent site for potential expats to France.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-france
Maybe this could be added to the Read-Me Section for...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Dec 8th 2025, 8:56 pm
Replies: 2
Hi
Views: 756
Posted By dmu

Re: Hi

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!:)
This section is for introductions only and you'd best post again in the dedicated France Forum (Europe). There aren't all that many members in the 63, but if the rest...
Forum: France
Nov 3rd 2025, 7:25 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,603
Posted By dmu

Re: Moving to France, where to start.

Hi again!
I really mentioned medical treatment in the Introduction forum, for your in-laws. As you get older, you tend to consult more, and they would be better where there are abundant health...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Nov 3rd 2025, 12:42 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,894
Posted By dmu

Re: Lots to learn. Where to start.

Hi, and welcome to the forum!
Post again in the dedicated France forum, where the locals can give info.
But firstly, be aware that France isn't "partner-friendly" and, unless you are legally bound,...
Forum: France
Oct 23rd 2025, 9:22 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By dmu

Re: Property in France

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!
The fact of owning property in France isn't a factor.
You "plan to have a job".... Do you mean you already have a business plan to support a Visa application? or will...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Oct 22nd 2025, 7:27 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 875
Posted By dmu

Re: Hello - New Member Here

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!
In addition to the Visa, employment, healthcare issues, I would add language. Do either of you (or preferably both) speak foreign languages? If not, avoid considering...
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