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At Regency FX we help you to achieve the most from the currency you are converting so you can make the most of your plans when emigrating to France from the UK.
As an independent currency specialist, we have lower overheads than the banks enabling us to pass the savings on to you. We will help you through the process of moving to France from the UK and our handy guide UK to France gives you all the information you need.
We can also discuss and agree on the right time to exchange your money, rather than using a bank or online-only system and having to accept the rate they give you on the day, ensuring moving to France from the UK is utterly seamless.
I am sure you have thought about relocating to France, well I am going to provide you with all the information you will need to make an informed decision.
The main steps to move to France from the UK.
The most crucial thing to do before thinking about moving to France is to obtain your visa. After you get to France you will have 3 months to register at the French immigration office. The visa known as the VLS-TS (Long stay visa which is like a residence permit), is only for workers, students, and spouses of French citizens. This visa runs out every 12 months so you will need to renew it.
The other type of visa if you do not fit into that category is the Type-D long stay visa.
To apply for the visa, you will need: a valid passport, ID photo of you, proof of health insurance, proof of residency in France and proof of financial commitment to support your stay. After 5 years you can then apply for permanent residency.
Before the UK left the EU there was no need to get a visa to live over there however, now that the UK has left the EU you now need to obtain a visa to live in France from the UK. You can stay in the country for 3 months without a visa but no longer.
The cost of living in France can be quite like the UK however, some things are more expensive, and some things are cheaper than the UK. For example, a loaf of bread in France is £1.24 whereas in the UK it is 98p. A beer in France is £5.20 whereas in the UK it is £3.67. However, a three-course meal in France is £43 and, in the UK, it is £50!
Regarding renting a property in France it is usually 10-25% cheaper than the UK’s prices but this does vary depending on where abouts in France. On the flip side, for buying property, France is known to be more expensive.
Finding somewhere to live is one of the most important things to consider when moving from the UK to France. You do not need to be a French citizen to buy property here, the best websites for purchasing property in France are: Logic-Immo.com, Le Bon Coin, AVendreALouer.fr, and SeLoger.com.
It is more common for people to rent as soon as they get to France as this gives you as much time as you need to scope out the area and see what part best suits you, then you can find a nice place to have a look at and make an informed decision. For renting, check out these websites: Spotahome, Century21 and Green-Acres.
France is known for its superb healthcare system. It can be accessed after you have got your Carte Vitale (social security card). It is highly advised to get some top-up health insurance as it can help to cover you for anything that the Carte Vitale cannot.
After you have been living in France for 3 months then you can apply for the French healthcare system (PUMA) to cover you. For people that get UK state pension then this can be paid for by the UK.
Finding a job is most likely near the top of your list when looking to move to France; this can be tricky as a British expat especially if you do not speak French. A lot of employers in France appreciate it if you make 2 copies of your CV, one in English and one in French.
Jobs such as hospitality, tourism and English teachers are great for people from the UK.
The best websites for finding a job in France are: Jobs in Paris, APEC, TEFL.org, The Local and Expatica Jobs. These job boards will assist you in finding a job and you can narrow down your search to the specific sector of employment you want!
It is a great idea to open a French bank account especially if you are planning on living there permanently. This makes life so much easier for you over there and makes things like receiving your wages so much easier for you and your employer.
All you need to open an account is: your passport or another form of valid ID, proof of your French address, your visa or different immigration documents and proof of job status or student status.
The staff in the French banks do not have English speaking staff so you need to ensure that you are able to translate what they are saying or bring someone who can!
Regency FX are a UK based independent currency broker, specialising in high volume transfers.
We pride ourselves on our premium level of customer service, you will be allocated your own personal account manager whom you will have direct access to.
All funds transferred through Regency FX are made using client segregated accounts in accordance with the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) guidelines.
The important thing is the comparison, online rates shown on Google and other search engines are not always accurate for the consumer.
They can often refer to the rates that banks exchange at rather than what is available to you, the customer.
Even if you are just looking for property at this stage it is worth getting in touch to discuss your options.
We can monitor the market on your behalf enabling you to budget more effectively.
As a first-class currency transfer service, here at Regency FX we endeavour to get competitive exchange rates regardless of how much you are transacting.
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