I've heard other countries have difficult bureaucracy and paperwork to get done in order to become a legal resident, of that I have no clue since the only country I lived in besides my homeland is France. And a satirical part of me want to believe that French government make it so hard to get so that only the strongest and really interested on the matter remain.
Let me explain: This post more than containing practical information or tips is an "I'm cheering for you" post. I know dealing with the consulates and later with the prefectures is a real pain, and I know you don't see the light at the end of the tunnel, with that endless list of required documents they handed you to apply for your visa, but be patient!
Patience is key when moving to France. I don't like to generalize the people or the jobs but it seems to me that at least 90% of the people I had to deal with at consulates and prefectures appear to be programmed to mess with your plan and block all the possible ways for you to stay in France. Don't worry, it is meant to be like that.
All and all, once you get all your documents and learn to be satirical on your french life, it will go smoothly. Just never ever give up! You will loose on a marvelous experience in a beautiful country!
The wine, delicious cheese, infinite boulangerie(s), amazing restaurants, gorgeous landscapes, countless stories and I are waiting you on the other side of the bridge. You can do it!
T-
PS: When they ask you for the original birth certificate translated in french they really mean it! Don't bail on that one!
PS2: As mentioned in previous post, bring all you papers properly translated. It is much expensive and difficult to translate at the embassy' in France.
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