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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇯🇵 Japan

Japan Work Visa (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities): Complete Guide 2026

The Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa is the most common work visa in Japan. Sponsored by the employer, it requires a university degree or 10 years of experience. Discover the complete procedure, from the Certificate of Eligibility to settling in.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Thailand Non-B Visa: Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the Non-B visa to work legally in Thailand. Work permit, employer sponsorship, 4:1 ratio, costs, and detailed procedures. The practical guide for French expats in 2026.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnam Tourist Visa: The Complete Guide 2026

45-day visa exemption, Visa on Arrival, embassy visa: all the options for visiting Vietnam in 2026. Detailed comparison, in-country extensions, and practical tips for French and French-speaking travelers.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇯🇵 Japan

Working Holiday Japan for French Citizens: Complete Guide 2026

The Working Holiday Visa (WHV) Japan allows French citizens aged 18-30 to live and work in Japan for 1 year. Quota, embassy procedure, budget, possible jobs: everything you need to know to get your WHV and go on an adventure.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Retiring in Thailand: Are Your French Pensions Taxable? Complete 2026 Guide

France-Thailand tax treaty, 2024 reform, required documentation: everything French retirees in Thailand need to know about pension taxation.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Thailand Non-O Marriage Visa: Complete Guide 2026

The complete guide to the Non-O marriage visa for French expats married to a Thai national. Financial requirements, application process, annual extensions, and practical tips for 2026.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Best Cities to Retire in Thailand 2026: Complete Comparison Guide

Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya, or Koh Samui? Complete comparison of Thailand's best retirement cities: budget, healthcare, quality of life, and French-speaking community.

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Annonce 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Moving Sale: Complete Office Setup, Ultrawide Monitor, Gaming Router & More — Pattaya

Leaving Pattaya! Selling my complete work setup: Xiaomi 34-inch ultrawide monitor, electric standing desk, ergonomic chair, ASUS TUF Gaming router, Xiaomi air purifier, and Levoit humidifier.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnam E-Visa: Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the Vietnam e-visa in 2026: apply online on the official site, $25 USD cost, 3-day processing, up to 90 days with multiple entries. Step-by-step guide to avoid scams and get your electronic visa hassle-free.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Thailand Visa 2026: Complete Guide to New Cabinet Measures (February 2026)

The Thai Cabinet confirmed on February 10, 2026, comprehensive visa reforms: permanent 60-day exemption, DTV visa, e-Visa rollout, mandatory TDAC, and simplified categories. Here's what changes for French nationals.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇯🇵 Japan

Japan Visa Exemption and Tourist Visa: Complete Guide 2026

French citizens can stay in Japan up to 90 days visa-free. Learn entry requirements, how to extend for an additional 90 days, and the difference with a formal tourist visa.

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Guide-pratique 1 month ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Scooter Rental in Pattaya: Comparison of the 3 Best Rental Shops Tested by French Expats (2025)

Looking for a reliable scooter rental in Pattaya? Discover our comparison of the 3 best rental shops recommended by the French community in Pattaya. Prices, tips, and pitfalls to avoid.

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