Receiving permission to stay in France so I can continue reading, motorcycling, eating, and galavanting all around this enthralling piece of the globe.
What fun you’ve had! I hope that you do decide to visit all of the book towns (what a concept!) of France over time so that we can travel vicariously with you 📚💕 Best of luck with the move!
I'm ashamed to say I've never been to Montolieu, although I've read a lot about it. Someday, someday...
Now that you're married, can't you get a residency card or even dual citizenship?
And do you know where in the Basque Country? That's exciting news! I like Toulouse well enough but find it a little stifling -- I would not want to live there. My husband and I spent 4 days in Biarritz a few years back and started dreaming...but I think at this point in our lives, we'll be staying put.
I can apply for citizenship after living in France for five years (3 years from now)! Or I believe can apply for a ten-year visa after we’ve been married for three years (2 1/2 years from now). I’d definitely go the dual citizenship route so that I could keep my American passport and benefit from both countries.
The years are passing quickly, so the five year mark will be here before I know it, I’m sure!
We’ll be in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, so close to Biarritz! I hope you’re able to visit again! It’s total magic there. ❤️
When I got married (1990) it was possible to adopt French nationality automatically the day of the wedding. However, at that time, the US frowned upon dual nationality, so I didn't take that option. Then only about a year later, I received a postal letter from the US embassy informing me as a citizen that dual nationality would now be accepted! However, I had missed the boat in France and later had to apply for citizenship like anyone else -- something of an ordeal. I clearly remember, though, that I got a 10-year residency card as soon as I got married, so the laws must have changed along the line.
But you are right -- five years will go by fast.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is beautiful as well -- we visited it on our trip.
It's my favorite part too! I mean, maybe it's tied with Paris. But they are both so unique and special in their own way. Thank you so much, Brenna! Exciting things all around! ❤️
I'm so happy you know it!! I can't wait to see what it's like to be a resident! We are always enchanted every time we visit and feel lucky to have family ties there.
Hello! You have to have a La Poste (French post office) account to place an order, which I believe needs a French address and phone number. But there is the possibility to ship to the USA for 20euro. I have an account and would be happy to place an order for you! Let me know. :)
What fun you’ve had! I hope that you do decide to visit all of the book towns (what a concept!) of France over time so that we can travel vicariously with you 📚💕 Best of luck with the move!
Thank you sooo much. It would be a dream of mine to see all of the book towns--great idea! :)
I'm ashamed to say I've never been to Montolieu, although I've read a lot about it. Someday, someday...
Now that you're married, can't you get a residency card or even dual citizenship?
And do you know where in the Basque Country? That's exciting news! I like Toulouse well enough but find it a little stifling -- I would not want to live there. My husband and I spent 4 days in Biarritz a few years back and started dreaming...but I think at this point in our lives, we'll be staying put.
Hello!
I can apply for citizenship after living in France for five years (3 years from now)! Or I believe can apply for a ten-year visa after we’ve been married for three years (2 1/2 years from now). I’d definitely go the dual citizenship route so that I could keep my American passport and benefit from both countries.
The years are passing quickly, so the five year mark will be here before I know it, I’m sure!
We’ll be in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, so close to Biarritz! I hope you’re able to visit again! It’s total magic there. ❤️
When I got married (1990) it was possible to adopt French nationality automatically the day of the wedding. However, at that time, the US frowned upon dual nationality, so I didn't take that option. Then only about a year later, I received a postal letter from the US embassy informing me as a citizen that dual nationality would now be accepted! However, I had missed the boat in France and later had to apply for citizenship like anyone else -- something of an ordeal. I clearly remember, though, that I got a 10-year residency card as soon as I got married, so the laws must have changed along the line.
But you are right -- five years will go by fast.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is beautiful as well -- we visited it on our trip.
Basque Country is my fav part of France. Amazing congrats on your move and visa renewal 🇫🇷
It's my favorite part too! I mean, maybe it's tied with Paris. But they are both so unique and special in their own way. Thank you so much, Brenna! Exciting things all around! ❤️
Yay for you moving to St Jean de Luz!!! One of my fave vacation places in the world, cannot imagine how cool it must be to live there.
I'm so happy you know it!! I can't wait to see what it's like to be a resident! We are always enchanted every time we visit and feel lucky to have family ties there.
hi kelsey! is there any way to purchase these french postage stamps in the US or are they only available in france?
Hello! You have to have a La Poste (French post office) account to place an order, which I believe needs a French address and phone number. But there is the possibility to ship to the USA for 20euro. I have an account and would be happy to place an order for you! Let me know. :)
Those stamps! Wish we could get them in the US just to use as stickers on mail!!