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Must foreign pension tax refund be declared in French tax return?
Rules on taxation of foreign pensions for French residents depend on double tax treaties with the country of issue
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When can French state access your bank account and take money?
Unpaid taxes, fines or some other debts can lead to forced seizures
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Is it still possible to apply for a ‘Brexit’ card to live in France?
There are special pathways for retirees to move to France
How can I check how many points I have on my French driving licence?
There are several ways in which you can check remanning points on a French licence online. We explain

Reader question: French driving licences do not show the points remaining on them. How can I check?
If you are unsure how many points you have left, you can easily .
You can connect to this using the FranceConnect service if you are in the French social security system and have an existing account with a partner site such as ameli.com or impots.gouv.fr. Alternatively, connect using a °Õé±ôé±è´Ç¾±²Ô³Ù²õ code on the last letter you received telling you that points are being withdrawn due to a road traffic offence. If you do not have it, you can also click to ¸é鳦³Ü±èé°ù±ð°ù (retrieve) code, for it to be sent to your phone.
You will also need your NEPH number, which can be found on the back of a French driving licence at the top left.
Licences start with 12 points (six for new drivers), with points lost for offences such as speeding or going through red lights.