Everything you need to know about your tax declaration in France but were afraid to ask, who to call and what to say in an emergency, the UK’s new visa waiver system, affordable French towns, vital property hunt questions, and the mystery of the ‘devis’ explained
Tax declarations in France open soon, so here’s our guide to what foreigners need to know about the 2025 French tax system – from making your first declaration to claiming tax breaks, via changes to this year’s form, the rules on foreign bank accounts and second homes.
The bumper French tax guide for 2025
We hope you will never need these, but if you do have an emergency while you are in France, these are the numbers you will need to call, and the kind of questions you are likely to be asked.
Emergency in France: Who to call and what to say
The UK’s new ETA visa waiver scheme seems to have a technical problem but enters its third and final phase in April, affecting EU citizens travelling from France. The visa-waiver will be compulsory from April 2nd – online applications opened on Wednesday, March 5th.
What changes for travel to the UK from France from April
Wondering where you can get the best bang for your property-buying buck in France? Here is a list of the most affordable towns in France based on your individual income bracket.
15 of the most affordable towns in France
Speaking of which, property prices in French cities can be astronomical (looking at you, Paris), so prices in the countryside can seem very tempting. Here’s a list of the many essential questions you need to ask before taking the plunge.
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17 key questions to ask before buying your ‘dream home’ in rural France
We all know about the importance of getting several quotes before having building work done – but the French ‘devis’ sits somewhere between a quote and a contract. Here’s how they work, and why getting one is important.
French property: What is a ‘devis’ and why should you get one?