Understanding French healthcare is challenging, especially for expatriates. A common misconception is that the state healthcare coverage, accessed via the “carte vitale,” is all-encompassing, leaving no need for additional insurance. However, that opinion is shared by only 5% of French people! 95% of French nationals opt for a “mutuelle”, a complementary or “top-up” private health […]
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How does CFE reimburse healthcare costs abroad? What are the CFE waiting periods? Is it worthwhile taking out a CFE top-up? Everything you need to know about CFE and your next reimbursements.
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Thailand, with its enchanting landscapes, rich culture and dynamic economy, has become a destination of choice for expatriates from all over the world. To attract international talent and investors, the Thai government has introduced the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, offering benefits for those wishing to live and work in the country. It is compulsory to
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Repatriation insurance is a guarantee not to be neglected when you’re abroad. Whether you’re a tourist, expatriate or student, you’ll need international medical coverage with repatriation guarantees. Here are a few key points to help you understand the importance of repatriation insurance in the event of accident or illness abroad. Why do I need repatriation
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When you’re an expatriate or a traveler, you need to find a solution for administrative management. Many questions arise about the notion of address and mail. Here’s a solution.
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Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 acts like health insurance, covering you against coronavirus-related complications should you become infected. How and where to get vaccinated
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People often talk about French expatriates abroad, but not much about the other way around. And yet, they have a lot to tell us about our society, and offer a refreshing view of it. Thanks to the survey “Expatriates in France: tell us about your life” carried out by Paris 21 in September 2014, we
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If you’re planning to send an employee to one of your subsidiaries abroad, you need to prepare for his or her departure and take all the necessary steps. Employee expatriation is not limited to work visa formalities. Supporting employees and their families, helping expatriates with language training… all this needs to be prepared in advance.
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When you live abroad, you have the choice of taking out private expatriate insurance that covers you in full, known as “au 1er euro “, or complementary insurance to the CFE. To help you make the right choice, here’s some information on how CFE works and how you can take out complementary insurance with CFE.
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While France is the world’s number one tourist destination, it is also attracting more and more foreign students, with over 400,000 international students. France now welcomes as many, if not more, foreign students than before the Covid-19 global health crisis. While Anglo-Saxon universities are not lacking in appeal, France succeeds in attracting students through low
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