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Guide-pratique 2 months ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Thailand Elite Visa: The Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the Thailand Privilege (Elite Visa) in 2026. Prices from 600,000 THB to 2M+ THB, VIP benefits, 5 to 20-year packages, and who it's really suitable for. The unfiltered guide for French expats.

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Guide-pratique 2 months ago 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnam Work Permit: Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the work permit in Vietnam in 2026: conditions (degree + 2 years of experience), required documents, 2-step process, possible exemptions, renewable 2-year duration. Detailed guide to working legally in Vietnam.

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Guide-pratique 2 months ago 🇯🇵 Japan

Japanese Spouse Visa: The Complete Guide 2026

The Spouse of Japanese National visa gives you complete freedom to work in Japan. If you are married to a Japanese national, discover the required documents, the application procedure, the pitfalls in case of divorce, and the path to permanent residency.

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Guide-pratique 2 months ago 🇹🇭 Thailand

Non-ED Visa for Studying in Thailand: Complete Guide 2026

The complete guide to the Non-ED student visa for Thailand. Thai courses, martial arts, university: conditions, accredited schools, costs, and limitations. Everything a French expat needs to know in 2026.

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Guide-pratique 2 months ago 🇻🇳 Vietnam

EU Tax Blacklist Vietnam 2026: What Changes for French Citizens

Vietnam added to the European tax blacklist on February 17, 2026. Discover the consequences for French expatriates: tax obligations, declarations and how to prepare.

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Guide-pratique 2 months ago 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnam Business Visa (DN Visa): Complete Guide 2026

All about the DN business visa in Vietnam in 2026: invitation letter, duration from 1 to 12 months, multiple entries, costs and detailed procedure. What the business visa allows and does not allow (spoiler: it does not replace the work permit).

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Guide-pratique 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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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