Aurelio Maurici
Aurelio Maurici is the co-founder of EasyFranceNow and the author behind its guidance on French visas, residency, banking, and administration for U.S. nationals. He holds a Master's degree in Business Law from Aix-Marseille Université, where his work centered on legal structures, institutional systems, and administrative frameworks. Based in Aix-en-Provence, he has spent years working directly inside the French legal and administrative system on behalf of international clients. That hands-on work is the foundation of everything he writes. Each week he handles real relocation files (long-stay visa dossiers, OFII validation, prefecture appointments, CPAM healthcare onboarding, ANTS filings, and the FATCA-driven banking restrictions Americans encounter) so his guidance reflects what these procedures actually require in practice, not only what the official texts say. He focuses on the points where French administrative logic diverges from what Americans expect: the weight of sequencing, documentary consistency, and how banks, prefectures, and healthcare offices interpret rules operationally rather than theoretically. His role at EasyFranceNow also includes editorial verification and ongoing monitoring of how administrative practice evolves for foreign residents in France. His guidance is built from primary sources (service-public.fr, ameli.fr, the IRS, and the relevant prefectures) and updated when procedures change. His work is procedural and operational, not a substitute for regulated advice. When a situation calls for licensed legal or tax counsel, he says so plainly and helps coordinate the right professional.
Aurelio Maurici
Aurelio Maurici is the co-founder of EasyFranceNow and the author behind its guidance on French visas, residency, banking, and administration for U.S. nationals. He holds a Master's degree in Business Law from Aix-Marseille Université, where his work centered on legal structures, institutional systems, and administrative frameworks. Based in Aix-en-Provence, he has spent years working directly inside the French legal and administrative system on behalf of international clients. That hands-on work is the foundation of everything he writes. Each week he handles real relocation files (long-stay visa dossiers, OFII validation, prefecture appointments, CPAM healthcare onboarding, ANTS filings, and the FATCA-driven banking restrictions Americans encounter) so his guidance reflects what these procedures actually require in practice, not only what the official texts say. He focuses on the points where French administrative logic diverges from what Americans expect: the weight of sequencing, documentary consistency, and how banks, prefectures, and healthcare offices interpret rules operationally rather than theoretically. His role at EasyFranceNow also includes editorial verification and ongoing monitoring of how administrative practice evolves for foreign residents in France. His guidance is built from primary sources (service-public.fr, ameli.fr, the IRS, and the relevant prefectures) and updated when procedures change. His work is procedural and operational, not a substitute for regulated advice. When a situation calls for licensed legal or tax counsel, he says so plainly and helps coordinate the right professional.
Aurelio Maurici
Aurelio Maurici is the co-founder of EasyFranceNow and the author behind its guidance on French visas, residency, banking, and administration for U.S. nationals. He holds a Master's degree in Business Law from Aix-Marseille Université, where his work centered on legal structures, institutional systems, and administrative frameworks. Based in Aix-en-Provence, he has spent years working directly inside the French legal and administrative system on behalf of international clients. That hands-on work is the foundation of everything he writes. Each week he handles real relocation files (long-stay visa dossiers, OFII validation, prefecture appointments, CPAM healthcare onboarding, ANTS filings, and the FATCA-driven banking restrictions Americans encounter) so his guidance reflects what these procedures actually require in practice, not only what the official texts say. He focuses on the points where French administrative logic diverges from what Americans expect: the weight of sequencing, documentary consistency, and how banks, prefectures, and healthcare offices interpret rules operationally rather than theoretically. His role at EasyFranceNow also includes editorial verification and ongoing monitoring of how administrative practice evolves for foreign residents in France. His guidance is built from primary sources (service-public.fr, ameli.fr, the IRS, and the relevant prefectures) and updated when procedures change. His work is procedural and operational, not a substitute for regulated advice. When a situation calls for licensed legal or tax counsel, he says so plainly and helps coordinate the right professional.
Get a French prefecture appointment when none are available: ANEF alternatives, monitoring tools, direct email, urgency procedures, and Défenseur routes.
Get a French prefecture appointment when none are available: ANEF alternatives, monitoring tools, direct email, urgency procedures, and Défenseur routes.
Maternelle to lycée, cycles explained, US grade equivalents, the 20-point grading scale, and what the French school week actually looks like for Americans.
Maternelle to lycée, cycles explained, US grade equivalents, the 20-point grading scale, and what the French school week actually looks like for Americans.
Americans in France still file US taxes. What FBAR, FATCA, Form 2555 and the US-France tax treaty mean for you in plain English.
Americans in France still file US taxes. What FBAR, FATCA, Form 2555 and the US-France tax treaty mean for you in plain English.
Looking for a French bank account as an American? Here are the FATCA-friendly options that actually work in 2026, with what to expect and how to apply.
Looking for a French bank account as an American? Here are the FATCA-friendly options that actually work in 2026, with what to expect and how to apply.
Everything U.S. citizens need to apply for a French long-stay visa in 2026: visa types, required documents, timelines, and what to do after arrival.
Everything U.S. citizens need to apply for a French long-stay visa in 2026: visa types, required documents, timelines, and what to do after arrival.
How Americans retire in France in 2026: which retirement visa to apply for, healthcare options, taxes, and a realistic month-by-month timeline.
How Americans retire in France in 2026: which retirement visa to apply for, healthcare options, taxes, and a realistic month-by-month timeline.
How French health insurance works for Americans: PUMa, CPAM, the Carte Vitale, mutuelle, and the costs and timelines to expect in 2026.
How French health insurance works for Americans: PUMa, CPAM, the Carte Vitale, mutuelle, and the costs and timelines to expect in 2026.
Your first month in France as a system: housing, address, banking, utilities, phone and healthcare in the right order so nothing blocks anything else.
Your first month in France as a system: housing, address, banking, utilities, phone and healthcare in the right order so nothing blocks anything else.
French citizenship for Americans through naturalization: eligibility, dossier, the 2026 B2 language rule, the civic exam, and dual citizenship explained.
French citizenship for Americans through naturalization: eligibility, dossier, the 2026 B2 language rule, the civic exam, and dual citizenship explained.
Carte de résident France for Americans: eligibility, income documentation, ANEF process, and how it connects to naturalization.
Carte de résident France for Americans: eligibility, income documentation, ANEF process, and how it connects to naturalization.
Timeline VLS-TS to permanent residency France: OFII validation, renewals, 5-year threshold, and carte de résident application for Americans.
Timeline VLS-TS to permanent residency France: OFII validation, renewals, 5-year threshold, and carte de résident application for Americans.
The EES is the EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System. What it means for Americans at the border, who is exempt, and how it differs from ETIAS.
The EES is the EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System. What it means for Americans at the border, who is exempt, and how it differs from ETIAS.
PACS vs marriage in France: which gives an American partner a faster, stronger residence permit and a path to French citizenship, plus how to do each.
PACS vs marriage in France: which gives an American partner a faster, stronger residence permit and a path to French citizenship, plus how to do each.
Having a Baby in France as an American: Maternity Care, Benefits, and Your Baby's Citizenship (2026)
Having a baby in France as an American: maternity care, CPAM coverage, CAF benefits, declaring the birth, and whether your baby is French.
Having a Baby in France as an American: Maternity Care, Benefits, and Your Baby's Citizenship (2026)
Having a baby in France as an American: maternity care, CPAM coverage, CAF benefits, declaring the birth, and whether your baby is French.
France has no digital nomad visa. The profession libérale visa is how US freelancers live in France and legally invoice clients. Who qualifies in 2026. URL Slug: france-profession-liberale-visa-american
France has no digital nomad visa. The profession libérale visa is how US freelancers live in France and legally invoice clients. Who qualifies in 2026. URL Slug: france-profession-liberale-visa-american
The TLScontact conjoint de Français checklist for US applicants: every document to bring, plus how to present bank statements and proof of resources.
The TLScontact conjoint de Français checklist for US applicants: every document to bring, plus how to present bank statements and proof of resources.
Why English-speaking residents in France use an insurance broker, what a courtier actually does, and how to choose a good one with confidence.
Why English-speaking residents in France use an insurance broker, what a courtier actually does, and how to choose a good one with confidence.
US citizens can stay in France 90 days in any 180-day period. How the rolling Schengen rule works, what counts, and how to avoid an overstay.
US citizens can stay in France 90 days in any 180-day period. How the rolling Schengen rule works, what counts, and how to avoid an overstay.
French healthcare is not free for Americans. Real CPAM, mutuelle, and out-of-pocket costs in 2026, plus the new visitor visa contribution.
French healthcare is not free for Americans. Real CPAM, mutuelle, and out-of-pocket costs in 2026, plus the new visitor visa contribution.
The French administrative vocabulary Americans actually need at the prefecture, CPAM, bank, and housing office, with key phrases to build confidence fast.
The French administrative vocabulary Americans actually need at the prefecture, CPAM, bank, and housing office, with key phrases to build confidence fast.
How Americans in France can register to vote overseas, request an absentee ballot, meet state deadlines, and return it from France. UOCAVA rights explained.
How Americans in France can register to vote overseas, request an absentee ballot, meet state deadlines, and return it from France. UOCAVA rights explained.
Comparing GeoBlue, Cigna Global, IMG, and Now Health for Americans moving to France: visa compliance, CPAM gap coverage, and how to pick the right plan.
Comparing GeoBlue, Cigna Global, IMG, and Now Health for Americans moving to France: visa compliance, CPAM gap coverage, and how to pick the right plan.
Mental health support in France for Americans: English-speaking therapists, MonSoutienPsy explained, CPAM reimbursement, and online therapy options.
Mental health support in France for Americans: English-speaking therapists, MonSoutienPsy explained, CPAM reimbursement, and online therapy options.
Moving to France with US prescriptions? What customs allows, how controlled substances work, and how to transition your treatment to the French system.
Moving to France with US prescriptions? What customs allows, how controlled substances work, and how to transition your treatment to the French system.
LOI 2025-1403 creates a new healthcare contribution for Americans on a visitor visa in France. What changed, who owes the CSM, and how to prepare in 2026.
LOI 2025-1403 creates a new healthcare contribution for Americans on a visitor visa in France. What changed, who owes the CSM, and how to prepare in 2026.
No signed lease yet? Here are the four accommodation documents French consulates accept for a long-stay visa as an American, and how to prepare each one.
No signed lease yet? Here are the four accommodation documents French consulates accept for a long-stay visa as an American, and how to prepare each one.
Can Americans work remotely on a French student visa? The 964-hour rule, US employer complications, and the freelance trap most students miss.
Can Americans work remotely on a French student visa? The 964-hour rule, US employer complications, and the freelance trap most students miss.
French consulate denied your long-stay visa? Understand the refusal, your appeal options, and how to reapply successfully as an American in 2026.
French consulate denied your long-stay visa? Understand the refusal, your appeal options, and how to reapply successfully as an American in 2026.
Married to a French citizen and moving to France? The exact visa category, consulate documents, and post-arrival admin steps for Americans in 2026.
Married to a French citizen and moving to France? The exact visa category, consulate documents, and post-arrival admin steps for Americans in 2026.
American freelancers in France owe taxes to both countries. Here's how Schedule SE, French cotisations sociales, and the Totalization Agreement interact.
American freelancers in France owe taxes to both countries. Here's how Schedule SE, French cotisations sociales, and the Totalization Agreement interact.
When micro-entrepreneur status isn't enough, Americans in France may need a SARL or SAS. Here's when, how to register, and the US tax implications.
When micro-entrepreneur status isn't enough, Americans in France may need a SARL or SAS. Here's when, how to register, and the US tax implications.
How ENIC-NARIC France evaluates US degrees, what the attestation unlocks, which professions require formal recognition, and how to apply step by step.
How ENIC-NARIC France evaluates US degrees, what the attestation unlocks, which professions require formal recognition, and how to apply step by step.
How to get a crèche place, find an assistante maternelle, use monenfant.fr, claim CAF childcare allowances, and navigate childcare in France as an expat.
How to get a crèche place, find an assistante maternelle, use monenfant.fr, claim CAF childcare allowances, and navigate childcare in France as an expat.
Which US bank accounts to keep, credit cards, brokerage decisions, Medicare Part B, Social Security, and wire transfers before moving to France.
Which US bank accounts to keep, credit cards, brokerage decisions, Medicare Part B, Social Security, and wire transfers before moving to France.
Moving to France doesn't end state tax obligations automatically. California, New York sticky state rules and the domicile change steps that actually work.
Moving to France doesn't end state tax obligations automatically. California, New York sticky state rules and the domicile change steps that actually work.
Can Americans change visa status without leaving France? Changement de statut rules, which categories allow it, when you must leave, and how to apply.
Can Americans change visa status without leaving France? Changement de statut rules, which categories allow it, when you must leave, and how to apply.
Americans in France can open a Livret A but it triggers FBAR and US tax. PEL, LEP, assurance-vie access, and the after-tax return calculation explained.
Americans in France can open a Livret A but it triggers FBAR and US tax. PEL, LEP, assurance-vie access, and the after-tax return calculation explained.
RIB, IBAN, virement, prélèvement automatique, and cheques explained for Americans in France: what each is, when you use it, and how to set each one up.
RIB, IBAN, virement, prélèvement automatique, and cheques explained for Americans in France: what each is, when you use it, and how to set each one up.
How to find a médecin traitant in France: Doctolib, shortage workarounds, CPTS referral, ameli.fr declaration, and English-speaking doctor options.
How to find a médecin traitant in France: Doctolib, shortage workarounds, CPTS referral, ameli.fr declaration, and English-speaking doctor options.
Form 1116 step by step for Americans in France: income baskets, the FTC limitation, FEIE vs FTC decision, passive vs general income, carryovers, and AMT.
Form 1116 step by step for Americans in France: income baskets, the FTC limitation, FEIE vs FTC decision, passive vs general income, carryovers, and AMT.
Provisional French social security number starts with 7 or 8: what it means, how long until your permanent NIR, and how to fix errors explained.
Provisional French social security number starts with 7 or 8: what it means, how long until your permanent NIR, and how to fix errors explained.
Moving apartments in France? Every institution to notify in the right order: ANEF, CPAM, CAF, impots.gouv.fr, bank, and employer. Checklist for Americans.
Moving apartments in France? Every institution to notify in the right order: ANEF, CPAM, CAF, impots.gouv.fr, bank, and employer. Checklist for Americans.
The 7 passeport talent subcategories for Americans: researcher, investor, senior executive requirements, how to apply, and the €30,000 investor threshold.
The 7 passeport talent subcategories for Americans: researcher, investor, senior executive requirements, how to apply, and the €30,000 investor threshold.
Ordonnances, CPAM reimbursement at the pharmacy counter, what Americans can buy without a prescription in France, and whether a US prescription is valid.
Ordonnances, CPAM reimbursement at the pharmacy counter, what Americans can buy without a prescription in France, and whether a US prescription is valid.
Section 121 exclusion timing, French tax on US property sales, Form 8949, and what Americans in France must report when selling their US home.
Section 121 exclusion timing, French tax on US property sales, Form 8949, and what Americans in France must report when selling their US home.
US Social Security in France, the totalization agreement, Medicare Part B abroad, and the Windfall Elimination Provision explained for Americans.
US Social Security in France, the totalization agreement, Medicare Part B abroad, and the Windfall Elimination Provision explained for Americans.
Prefecture, CPAM, or CAF not responding? The two-month silence rule, recours gracieux, and Défenseur des droits steps for Americans in France explained.
Prefecture, CPAM, or CAF not responding? The two-month silence rule, recours gracieux, and Défenseur des droits steps for Americans in France explained.
Which US documents need an apostille for France, which need certified translation, and how to get both. Institution-by-institution checklist for Americans.
Which US documents need an apostille for France, which need certified translation, and how to get both. Institution-by-institution checklist for Americans.
Americans can get a French mortgage, but FATCA, the 35% debt ratio, assurance emprunteur, and income documentation create specific hurdles. Here's how.
Americans can get a French mortgage, but FATCA, the 35% debt ratio, assurance emprunteur, and income documentation create specific hurdles. Here's how.
French tax on 401k and IRA distributions, Form 3916 reporting, Roth IRA complexity, IRA contributions abroad, and RMDs explained for Americans in France.
French tax on 401k and IRA distributions, Form 3916 reporting, Roth IRA complexity, IRA contributions abroad, and RMDs explained for Americans in France.
Homeschooling in France requires state authorization since 2022. The 4 accepted reasons, annual inspections, and CNED: what Americans must know.
Homeschooling in France requires state authorization since 2022. The 4 accepted reasons, annual inspections, and CNED: what Americans must know.
CASNAV assessment, UPE2A language classes, and how French schools integrate non-French-speaking children: what actually happens and what parents must do.
CASNAV assessment, UPE2A language classes, and how French schools integrate non-French-speaking children: what actually happens and what parents must do.
French public school is free. International schools cost €10,000 to €35,000 per year. The decision framework American families in France actually need.
French public school is free. International schools cost €10,000 to €35,000 per year. The decision framework American families in France actually need.
What health insurance do Americans need before CPAM activates? The 3-month bridge, which policies qualify for the visa, and when to cancel explained.
What health insurance do Americans need before CPAM activates? The 3-month bridge, which policies qualify for the visa, and when to cancel explained.
Renewing your carte de séjour as an American in France: ANEF process, documents by permit type, récépissé travel rules, and processing timelines explained.
Renewing your carte de séjour as an American in France: ANEF process, documents by permit type, récépissé travel rules, and processing timelines explained.
CPAM covers roughly 70% of most healthcare costs. Here's what a mutuelle covers, what it costs in 2026, and whether Americans in France actually need one.
CPAM covers roughly 70% of most healthcare costs. Here's what a mutuelle covers, what it costs in 2026, and whether Americans in France actually need one.
First-time filing French income taxes as an American? Numéro fiscal, Form 2042, Form 2047, deadlines by department, and declaring US income explained.
First-time filing French income taxes as an American? Numéro fiscal, Form 2042, Form 2047, deadlines by department, and declaring US income explained.
How much money do Americans need for a France long-stay visa? Income thresholds, accepted proof, bank statements, and savings rules explained.
How much money do Americans need for a France long-stay visa? Income thresholds, accepted proof, bank statements, and savings rules explained.
How to enroll your children in French public school as an American expat: documents needed, the mairie process, and what to expect.
How to enroll your children in French public school as an American expat: documents needed, the mairie process, and what to expect.
ETIAS is not yet active for Americans as of mid-2026. What it is, when it launches, who needs it, and what France-based expats must know.
ETIAS is not yet active for Americans as of mid-2026. What it is, when it launches, who needs it, and what France-based expats must know.
Register with CPAM as an American expat in France: who qualifies, what documents to gather, how to submit, and what timeline to expect in 2026.
Register with CPAM as an American expat in France: who qualifies, what documents to gather, how to submit, and what timeline to expect in 2026.
Validate your French long-stay visa within 3 months of arrival. A plain-English walkthrough of the OFII online validation process for Americans in France.
Validate your French long-stay visa within 3 months of arrival. A plain-English walkthrough of the OFII online validation process for Americans in France.
Moving to France? Fidelity and Schwab may restrict your US brokerage account. What happens and which alternatives work for American expats.
Moving to France? Fidelity and Schwab may restrict your US brokerage account. What happens and which alternatives work for American expats.
What Americans need to know before signing a French lease: how charges work, what the deposit covers, notice periods, and furnished vs unfurnished.
What Americans need to know before signing a French lease: how charges work, what the deposit covers, notice periods, and furnished vs unfurnished.
Your deposit starts at the move-in inspection. How to document the apartment, what to watch for, and how to get your money back at move-out.
Your deposit starts at the move-in inspection. How to document the apartment, what to watch for, and how to get your money back at move-out.
Renter's insurance is mandatory in France. Here is what it covers, how to get an attestation before key handover, and the fastest options for Americans.
Renter's insurance is mandatory in France. Here is what it covers, how to get an attestation before key handover, and the fastest options for Americans.
What French banks ask for, how to handle the proof of address problem, and the fastest path to a working account when you first arrive in France.
What French banks ask for, how to handle the proof of address problem, and the fastest path to a working account when you first arrive in France.
Why proof of address blocks so many admin steps in France, what documents institutions actually accept, and how to build a realistic path out of Airbnb.
Why proof of address blocks so many admin steps in France, what documents institutions actually accept, and how to build a realistic path out of Airbnb.
Everything Americans need to know about moving out in France: notice, exit inspection, utilities cancellations, and deposit return explained.
Everything Americans need to know about moving out in France: notice, exit inspection, utilities cancellations, and deposit return explained.
French language requirements for residency and citizenship: B1 thresholds, accepted tests, exemptions, and how the naturalization interview works.
French language requirements for residency and citizenship: B1 thresholds, accepted tests, exemptions, and how the naturalization interview works.
French citizenship vs permanent residency: rights compared, EU mobility gap, U.S. tax obligations, and how to decide for your American profile.
French citizenship vs permanent residency: rights compared, EU mobility gap, U.S. tax obligations, and how to decide for your American profile.
TCF IRN vs DELF vs TEF Europe for Americans: which test for residency or citizenship, validity periods, costs, and how to choose.
TCF IRN vs DELF vs TEF Europe for Americans: which test for residency or citizenship, validity periods, costs, and how to choose.
How to prepare for the TCF IRN: section-by-section guide for Americans, best practice resources, registration steps, and test day tips.
How to prepare for the TCF IRN: section-by-section guide for Americans, best practice resources, registration steps, and test day tips.
French language test exemptions for residency and citizenship: age thresholds, health and disability exemptions, educational exemptions explained.
French language test exemptions for residency and citizenship: age thresholds, health and disability exemptions, educational exemptions explained.
How long are DELF and TCF results valid for French residency and citizenship? TCF IRN: 2 years. DELF B1: lifetime. Timing guide for Americans.
How long are DELF and TCF results valid for French residency and citizenship? TCF IRN: 2 years. DELF B1: lifetime. Timing guide for Americans.
Where to Take the TCF IRN in France: How to Find an Authorized Test Center and Register Step by Step
Where to take the TCF IRN in France: how to find authorized centers, register step by step, and what to expect on test day.
Where to Take the TCF IRN in France: How to Find an Authorized Test Center and Register Step by Step
Where to take the TCF IRN in France: how to find authorized centers, register step by step, and what to expect on test day.
What happens if you fail the French language test for citizenship? How prefectures respond, how soon to retake, and the recovery path for Americans.
What happens if you fail the French language test for citizenship? How prefectures respond, how soon to retake, and the recovery path for Americans.
Renewing your carte de séjour via ANEF: step-by-step upload guide, documents by permit type, récépissé rights, and ANEF troubleshooting.
Renewing your carte de séjour via ANEF: step-by-step upload guide, documents by permit type, récépissé rights, and ANEF troubleshooting.
Residence permit renewal delayed France: récépissé rights, realistic timelines, follow-up steps, recours gracieux, and the Défenseur des Droits.
Residence permit renewal delayed France: récépissé rights, realistic timelines, follow-up steps, recours gracieux, and the Défenseur des Droits.
Traveling while waiting for residence permit renewal France: Schengen travel, U.S. return risks, récépissé rights, and documents to carry.
Traveling while waiting for residence permit renewal France: Schengen travel, U.S. return risks, récépissé rights, and documents to carry.
10-year carte de résident France for Americans: eligibility, income proof, ANEF application, rights granted, and how it compares to naturalization.
10-year carte de résident France for Americans: eligibility, income proof, ANEF application, rights granted, and how it compares to naturalization.
Why French residency applications get rejected and what to do about it: dossier gaps, income proof, appeal deadlines, and prevention checklist.
Why French residency applications get rejected and what to do about it: dossier gaps, income proof, appeal deadlines, and prevention checklist.
French civic exam 2026: France has no written civics test. Learn how civic values are assessed during the naturalization interview and how to prepare.
French civic exam 2026: France has no written civics test. Learn how civic values are assessed during the naturalization interview and how to prepare.
Dual citizenship France USA: can Americans hold both? French and U.S. legal positions, passport rules, EU mobility, and U.S. tax obligations explained.
Dual citizenship France USA: can Americans hold both? French and U.S. legal positions, passport rules, EU mobility, and U.S. tax obligations explained.
French naturalization can be rejected for residence gaps, low language level, weak integration, and income issues. Learn each ground and how to appeal.
French naturalization can be rejected for residence gaps, low language level, weak integration, and income issues. Learn each ground and how to appeal.
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