Explained: how to renew a US passport when living in France Check your eligibility for postal applications and find out when an in-person appointment is necessary
DHL suspends high-value deliveries to US from France The temporary measure, adopted on April 21, is the result of delays linked to increased clearance checks
Update: Americans protest possible consulate closures across France Rallies took place in Strasbourg, Lyon and Bordeaux on Friday (March 7)
news Americans in Strasbourg to protest possible consulate closure US consulates based in Lyon, Rennes, and Bordeaux could also be shut down
Five questions on plan for proposed change to US taxation of Americans living abroad We answer queries about when it may come into effect, to whom it applies, and possible departure taxes
Moves to end automatic citizen-based taxation of Americans living abroad Eligible US citizens would be able to claim residency-based taxation status and see automatic requirement for annual American tax returns end
Comment: Trump re-election poses challenge for EU and France French-American think tank expert says it is likely to bring 鈥榯rade war鈥� and embolden far-right
How the French feel about Trump's election win - new poll Survey reveals the French public鈥檚 less-than-stellar views of the president-elect, even as some politicians welcome the news
Is a French Pacs recognised in the UK or US? The UK and US have differing legal views on French civil partnerships
Are US prescriptions accepted at French pharmacies? Pharmacists are obliged to accept EU and EEA prescriptions. We look at what happens with those from other countries
French photographer who captured US history gets retrospective in Nice The exhibition details how Henri Dauman made a name for himself without expensive equipment or even press accreditation
US war dead remembered in French cemeteries, 100 years on Visitors and families continue to pay their respects for American soldiers, over a century after World War One
New Dover border checks may cause 'alarming' 14-hour delays, MPs told We also look at new France-US and France-Ireland flights as well as ongoing disruption at ports and on motorways
France and the US to host major impressionist art tour Paintings to mark the 150th anniversary of the movement will be loaned to 34 sites in France and an exhibition is also heading to Washington
I live in the US 鈥� how can I pay taxe fonci猫re bill if not in France? Payments can be made easily online providing you have a personal space on the French tax site
Renouncing US citizenship: 鈥楶rocedure is cumbersome and unlawful鈥� International lawyer Ronald Sokol looks at this fundamental human right and how US rules place obstacles in its way
French pastry chef to five US presidents Roland Mesnier dies aged 78 Chef Mesnier served 26 years at the White House. One of his mottos was 鈥榩erfection is no accident鈥�
Calling all pickleball fans: help grow the US craze in France Could enthusiasm from American expats help overcome marketing and cultural hardships here? This week is a big one for the sport in France
Musician Ben Harper plans to leave 'toxic' US to live in France The singer-songwriter is considering Toulouse, Bordeaux or Paris. He says he is leaving the US due to its 鈥榖ackwards鈥� position on abortion, racism, and guns
Will French healthcare cover medical costs for a holiday to America? Medical costs in the US can be extremely high so it is wise to check this out
US invests 鈧�6million in World War Two Normandy cliff site The Pointe du Hoc in Calvados will be preserved and updated, and the visitor centre expanded to enable people to better understand what happened there on June 6, 1944
French historical theme park to host Indian Cherokee show in the US The world-renowned Puy du Fou park is exporting its expertise stateside as part of wider plans for international expansion
Macron shares grief with families after Texas school mass shooting Nineteen of the 21 victims were young children. Sixteen mass-shootings have already taken place in the US this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive
More flights, new routes: France - US air travel gears up for summer Transatlantic airlines are anticipating a successful summer and have added destinations such as Los Angeles and Newark to their offerings
Macron鈥檚 hairy chest picture picked up by US TV host Jimmy Fallon used the photo 鈥� which shows the president with his shirt partly unbuttoned 鈥� as part of a sketch on The Tonight Show
Meet Denise Campbell Bauer, the new US ambassador to France The experienced diplomat speaks fluent French, served as US ambassador to Belgium from 2013-17, and worked on election campaigns for Presidents Obama and Biden
When will Americans be able to travel to France? There is no precise answer to this question at the moment as borders remain closed between France and the United States.
Are US retirees entitled to cornavirus relief payments? I鈥檓 a US citizen who has been a resident in France for over 14 years and I am living only on my social security retirement - therefore not filing US income taxes. Am I entitled to the Covid-19 relief payments from the US?
Can I travel from France to US for Christmas? The US State Department put France on an amber travel alert in August
How is the estate of an American in France taxed? John Kitching, a director of French Law Consultancy Limited, answers a reader query on inheritance tax on cross-border estates
Does France鈥檚 tourist health pass QR code system work for Americans? France is now providing QR codes compatible with its health pass scheme to tourists fully vaccinated against Covid in non-EU countries.
How can I convert my US vaccination documents to a French health pass? For residents of many non-EU countries, obtaining a health pass involves converting existing vaccination certificates to a QR code
America advises against travel to France due to Covid risk France has been placed on level 4 travel alert status by the US government, meaning 鈥榙o not travel鈥�
US to tighten Covid rules for travellers from France and elsewhere The US government is expected to announce later today that negative tests taken within 24 hours of departure will be needed by vaccinated travellers
Air France ramps up flights to US as borders reopen The airline is set to increase weekly flights from France to more US destinations, and aims to recover 70-75% of its usual winter capacity as it hopes 鈥榯he peak of the crisis has passed鈥�
Will France follow the US and roll out Covid vaccine to under-12s? America began vaccinating five to 11-year-olds yesterday (November 2) but France has not yet announced when or if it will do the same
Eight updates for train, ferry and plane travel to and from France The UK prepares to change day two Covid test options, the US gives more details on border reopening and a new ferry terminal is inaugurated in Dunkirk
Americans abroad raise issues over paying US tax and banking problems As a general rule American citizens must file a US tax return, no matter where they live, and they often have to pay US taxes on top of those of their country of residence
New American Covid pill not yet submitted for European approval The pill has shown in trials that it can dramatically reduce the risk of hospitalisation and death but there is still a way to go before it can be authorised for use in France
Airlines increase winter flights ready for France-US November travel The US Covid travel ban is set to end for countries in Europe next month. Some rules for travellers have been explained but a firm date for reopening is still awaited
France-US travel: What is known about the plan for November reopening? The US is dropping its Covid-related travel ban for fully vaccinated people from the EU in early November. We give details on which vaccines will be accepted, the rules for children and other requirements
France-US travel: EU commissioner hopeful AstraZeneca will be accepted The US is set to drop a Covid-related travel ban on fully vaccinated travellers from the EU in early November but the AstraZeneca vaccine has not yet been approved there
Reports of France鈥檚 fake Covid Betadine antiseptic 鈥榗ure鈥� make US news We also round up other fake French Covid 鈥榗ures鈥� including using cocaine and drinking urine
US to allow vaccinated visitors from the EU to come from November A travel ban in place for a year and a half will soon come to an end after 鈥榠ntense鈥� talks between US, UK and EU
France puts back talks despite Johnson鈥檚 UK 鈥榣ove鈥� vow amid Aukus row 鈥極ur love of France, our admiration of France is ineradicable,鈥� said the British prime minister
The US and Israel placed on France鈥檚 amber Covid travel list The change will not affect fully vaccinated travellers, who can leave and re-enter France without any restrictions under French rules
Covid France: More research needed before under 12s are vaccinated There is not yet enough data to understand the effect of the vaccine on younger children, France鈥檚 Director General of Health said. What are other countries鈥� policies?
France health pass: 'Success leads dozens of countries to do same' The French pass is thought to have encouraged millions of people to get vaccinated; now similar measures are now being introduced around the world says the health minister
Why there is currently no US ambassador to France (and it is normal) American ambassadors are often political positions and change if there is a new president, the embassy's charg茅 d鈥檃ffaires in Paris, Brian Aggeler, explains
EU reviews taking US off travel safe list as Covid cases soar there If approved, it would mean that EU countries would be advised to reintroduce restrictions for US travellers entering the EU, including France; however member states are not obliged to follow this
EU restricts non-essential travel from US due to Delta variant levels The bloc removed America from its 鈥榮afe list鈥� of countries, along with five others 鈥� meaning France is likely to take the country off its green travel list
France US travel: pressure is mounting for borders to open The US is still shut to vaccinated French travellers as travel bodies, advocacy groups and EU politicians call for a change in the rules
Why are there so few lawyers in France compared to US? An American lawyer practising in France since 1973 looks at the differences in the legal profession between France, the US and the UK; especially the small number of French avocats compared to comparable lawyers in the US
Decision on travel from France to the US due 鈥榠n coming weeks鈥� France鈥檚 tourism minister says there is at present no reciprocity between the US and France in terms of allowing visitors
France to launch flagship arts residency programme in America 鈧�1.2m-a-year artistic residency scheme follows prestigious and centuries-old Villa Medici model
EU Covid travel health pass: Is integration with UK and US advancing? The EU is in talks with the UK and US about how to link these countries鈥� systems into its Digital COVID Certificate scheme which launches on July 1
France travel restrictions eased for US and Canada tourists Unvaccinated American and Canadian tourists can now visit France without an 鈥榚ssential reason鈥� after France places both countries on its travel green list. The change has not (yet) been reciprocated
French winemakers' relief as EU-US deal removes 'punitive' tariffs Wine producers will be able to export to the US without extra customs taxes as a new agreement ends a 17-year trade dispute
Unvaccinated American tourists set to be able to visit EU from June 18 EU ambassadors have supported the addition of the US and five other countries to the EU鈥檚 safe list. It could lead to France adding the US to its green travel list
How do Americans prove Covid vaccination status to enter France? The US Embassy in Paris states it is still waiting for an update from France on this
US airlines ready to add more flights to Europe as Covid retreats Delta and United Airlines are among those introducing new services to European countries that are opening their borders to fully vaccinated Americans
France to send second Statue of Liberty statue to United States The much smaller replica of the original icon will continue to stand for liberty and be a symbol of continued positive Franco-US relations
Napoleon鈥檚 big brother is honoured in US with memorial park and museum Napoleon鈥檚 lawyer and businessman older brother, Joseph, escaped to live in exile in new Jersey after the Battle of Waterloo
Citro毛n's licence-free electric cars expand from Paris to Washington Five Citro毛n AMI cars will be available to car-share app users in Washington DC
Covid-19: French doctors against wearing two masks People in the US are being advised to 'double mask' to protect against Covid-19 but the idea has little support among health authorities in France
French town's historic links to Joe Biden's inauguration Family bible the President used at his swearing-in ceremony is a well-known English translation that was first published in France - while his middle name also has French origins
President Macron speaks out against US Capitol invasion Four dead as rioters invaded the government building in Washington. Macron condemned the protests as 鈥渘ot American鈥�
French accidental Americans sue to renounce US citizenship A group of 麻豆传媒映画 who were born in the US but left as babies want to renounce their American citizenship as it is causing complications with opening bank accounts
Quiet election party for Americans in France this year Due to coronavirus-related restrictions, several customary election-night celebrations have been cancelled
What are the issues for US citizens living in France? Democrats and Republicans living overseas explain what matters most to them as the 2020 Presidential election nears
US Ambassador: France matters to Donald Trump The Connexion speaks to the US Ambassador to France about the upcoming election, Donald Trump's opinions of France and more
US citizens in France: Get your vote in early US Ambassador to France urges US citizens to have faith in the voting process
Coronavirus: France and US figures compared France has seen a slight uptake in the number of coronavirus cases in the past few weeks, but how does it compare to the US, the country with the most registered cases of the virus.
Coronavirus: Travel to France from US via UK Can a US citizen travel to the UK, undergo quarantine for 14 days, and then travel to France from the UK?
From which non-EU countries can you now travel to France? The EU has shortened its list of countries accepted for non-essential travel to the bloc, with the US and South Africa still among those that are not included.
