Visas, Residence Permits and Residency
Real Case: 4-Year Subsidiary Protection Approval
February 2026
A client with a child from Dnipro (Ukraine). In French protection practice, there are cases when subsidiary protection is granted immediately for the maximum period — 4 years.
Case context: Ukrainian citizen, city of Dnipro, home not destroyed, no direct combat operations in the area of residence. At first glance, a non-obvious case...
- Not from an active combat zone
- Housing was not destroyed
- Positive decision for 4 years obtained
Business and Taxes
Micro-entrepreneur vs Entreprise: What's the Difference?
February 2026
In France, when starting a business, you most often choose between micro-entrepreneur status and entreprise individuelle in real regime (régime réel).
Micro-entrepreneur — the simplest format. Minimal accounting, no balance sheet, no complex reporting. Entreprise in réel regime — this is already an "adult" business...
- Complexity of management and reporting
- Differences in taxation
- When you need an expert-comptable
Banks and Finance
Opening an Account After Rejections — Bank of France Procedure
January 2026
Opening a bank account in France is one of the most common problems for new residents. Without a French RIB, it's impossible to connect utilities, apply for Carte Vitale, or receive CAF benefits.
What to do if banks refuse? Even with rejections — they are obligated to open an account for you...
- Why banks refuse
- Bank of France procedure
- Guaranteed account opening
Driving License
Exchanging Foreign Driving License in France
January 2026
Getting a French driving license is not just a bureaucratic procedure. Much depends on the country where you got your license and whether you managed to apply within the established deadlines.
Ukrainian licenses are not subject to direct exchange, but can be processed through the exam procedure. A real case of a client with 25 years of driving experience...
- Real license exchange cases
- Ukrainian licenses — specifics
- Turnkey support
Social Support
Talent Visa and Social Insurance in France
January 2026
Talent Visa is a special status. In many cases, it is issued for your own company, not for an employer. This gives freedom but imposes requirements on the administrative part.
Important: Visa Talent requests are processed centrally through Paris. Any inaccuracy — and the request may be returned or suspended...
- Requests through Paris — nuances
- Company charter verification
- How to avoid delays
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Côte d'Azur Budget Rentals
Apartment search and rental on the French Riviera and Monaco
Residence permit (Salarié, Visiteur, Entrepreneur)from €950
Residence permit Talent / familyfrom €10,000
Residence permit via MDPHfrom €1,500
Temporary protection APSfrom €100
Subsidiary protectionfrom €2,000
French citizenshipfrom €950
Monaco residencyfrom €10,000
DCEM for child€450
Medical rights / Carte Vitalefrom €100
Health insurance for studentsfrom €450
CAF benefits registrationfrom 50% of benefit
MDPH applicationfrom €350
Personal CAF support€100
Turnkey apartment rental1 month's rent
Property purchasefrom €2,500
DossierFacile / GarantMefrom €500
Account opening (France / Monaco)from €350
Account after rejections+ from €150
Micro-entrepreneur (sole trader)from €225
Accounting supportfrom €100/month
SCI (creation)from €1,500
SCI (support)from €350/month
ENIC-NARIC€150
School enrollmentfrom €150
School insurancefrom €50
License from scratchfrom €150
Examsfrom €500
License exchange€250
Schengen visa€500
US visa€550
UK visa€450
Sworn translationfrom €30
* Government fees, translations and additional expenses are paid separately
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