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[@adventurefreaksss]

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[@boink800]

The great thing about France that in many regions rents are very affordable. In the larger cities (like Paris) rents can be very excessive.

[@iliriacum666]

How much is the average rent in those small cities?

[@boink800]

@@iliriacum666 For what type of apartment?

[@iliriacum666]

@ like a typical apt 1+1

[@ncalcamper]

It’s my understanding that reciprocity exists with only a few states. The following U.S. states have a driver’s license reciprocity with France: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Florida and Connecticut.

[@boink800]

Votre permis de conduire est échangeable contre un permis B français.

[@BigTroubleD]

This is so exciting. I really hope they don’t change their policies too much. I have quite a few years before I’d be ready to move to France 💖

[@MonsieurLabbe]

Extremely good information , much appreciated. Merçi

[@c.v8849]

Social security (sécurité sociale) doesn't cover 100 %, you need a private insurance called "Mutuelle" to pay the rest (example: if you need glasses, the "securité sociale" will pay you a certain %, and the "mutuelle" the rest. Depending of what "contract mutuell" you choose, if 100 %, 200 %, 300 % or 400 %. Employees pay a small amount (30 to 60 €/month) and the company covers the rest. It is very interesting because actually a "mutuelle for the lowest contract 100 %, is at least 130 €/months). Be aware that as entrepreneur, you are not allowed to "chômage" (unemployed indemnity) in case you get hill and can't work anymore. It is important to have a special insurance.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this!

[@derian9273]

I want to move to France like tomorrow. I lived there for 7 months while studying and i miss being there everyday!

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@derian9273 it is a terrific country

[@ChurchhillWill]

Great information. Does the minimum savings go up for families with children?

[@adventurefreaksss]

An additional 18k for a spouse only at this time. Thanks for the question @ ChurchhillWill.

[@ncalcamper]

Great info. Can you get them to do a similar presentation on Spain?

[@adventurefreaksss]

We have! Meet Laura, she's great and works out of Barcelona: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5zQin6goLKGaqM

[@mikewagner2781]

Great information. There are rumors that the new Prime Minister, Barnier will need to ally with Le Pen's party, and that they are looking to impose a 3-5 year moratorium on non-EU migration to France. Does she have any insight into likelihood this? Appreciate the content, thanks.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Good question, you could send her a message through the link provided in the description. Eleonore would be glad to answer:)

[@boink800]

There will be no coalition with the RN

[@c.v8849]

Barnier is not against immigration, but to a certain immigration (muslims, africans, etc). For Europeans and Americans, Brits, Australians, it shouddn't be a problem. 😉

[@BigTroubleD]

@@c.v8849really hope that’s not the case…that is westerners won’t be banned 😌

[@glendacastillo6504]

How much is the financial requirement to retire in France?

[@adventurefreaksss]

Did you watch the video? She shared 18k.

[@boink800]

The requirement must match whatever is the French minimum wage, called the "SMIC" in French. That is a great deal.

[@BigTroubleD]

@@boink800does it fluctuate from year to year?

[@boink800]

@@BigTroubleD Compared to Latin America, it's far less. The SMIC only goes up a very little every year.

[@BigTroubleD]

@@boink800 yeah I was looking at the requirements for Mexico for visa and wow, so expensive

[@riazmukhtar7685]

What about French citizenship?

[@adventurefreaksss]

I think she mentioned you can apply after 5 years

[@ExpatGringo]

She was great, and i understand why she couldn't quote insurance premiums. But for many retirees, health insurance costs would be prohibitive!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Health insurance in France is very affordable when compared to the US. Most citizens out of the US will be pleasantly surprised how good the healthcare is and cost:)

[@boink800]

She did mention that it would only be needed until you got registered with the French Social Security System. Once registered with the French Social Security system, you would receive your "Carte Vitale" which would cover your health needs. Additional health insurance beyond the state coverage can be had as well.

[@c.v8849]

@@adventurefreaksss The cost of "private health insurance" (mutuelle) depends of the age. A couple of retirees will pay much more than a couple of 40. It can cost 500 €/months for a couple up to 70 years old), when it's half cost for others.

[@timmaloney6441]

XLNT interview . a very reasonable set of requirements . 18k of passive income as opposed to 31k for a single retiree in Italy and I hear their Medical system is Top Notch .

[@ExpatGringo]

I agree. But the cost of health insurance could be prohibitive, especially for retirees over 70 and/or with pre-existing conditions. I've seen costs of $400/month in addition to outright rejection. Even if you want to just visit a Schengen country for less than a month, you must be covered. Those costs can be over $30/day. I don't know about most, but I couldn't afford $900 for insurance for a one month vacation!

[@boink800]

@@ExpatGringo You would only need the private health insurance until you get yourself registered in the French social security system.

[@ncalcamper]

It’s my understanding that reciprocity exists with only a few states. The following U.S. states have a driver’s license reciprocity with France: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Florida and Connecticut.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this information!

[@cherylnekos4674]

@@adventurefreaksss I was just about to comment as well about the reciprocity. She spoke incorrectly about that. I’m from New York and they do not have reciprocity. So you would be only be able to drive on New York State license for 1 year and after that it would require that you take the exam & driving test in French. I actually live in Portugal right now and am considering moving to France. Because I hold a Portuguese drivers license - which was exchanged for my New York license, I still fall under the same rules that I would have to take the test in French. In addition,, France will require me to take actual driving lessons and it starts with a minimum of 5 hours of training and it could be up to 20 hours. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been driving. It’s just a rule that they have. The driving schools are expensive and very time-consuming New York state is looking at approving reciprocity with France, but there is no timeline established yet.

[@boink800]

Votre permis de conduire est échangeable contre un permis B français.

[@cherylnekos4674]

@@boink800 In Portugal, when you exchange your license your original driver’s license number gets printed on the back of your EU license along with a note basically saying that it’s a conversion and to reference the original document. If you try to exchange your license in another country, they’re going to look at your original license to determine if it’s eligible to be exchanged. If you exchange your license without a reciprocity agreement (i.e. you have to take the tests), if exchanged from a reciprocal state in the US, then there’s no note on the back and you can just exchange it anywhere within the EU like a normal EU license. It's only applicable if my Portuguese DL originated in Portugal (meaning it's where I first was licensed). It's the only thing holding me up now from moving to France. If NY would allow the reciprocity with France, then my PT license would be considered exchangeable.