Services for Americans Moving to France
Whether you are preparing your long-stay visitor visa file, sorting out U.S. taxes or booking the movers, start here: the providers the Spainguru network uses and recommends for each step of a move to France, in the order you will need them.
By Bruno Bianchi, CEO of Spainguru (225,000+ community members) · Updated October 2026
Partners pay Moving France or the Spainguru network a listing fee or a commission when you use them. Your price never changes and our recommendations are independent.
How we choose partners
We check independent online reviews and feedback from the 225,000-member Spainguru community, interview the provider, and look at years in business and how fast they answer. Partners pay a listing fee or a commission, which never buys a place here, and your price stays the same. Immigration lawyers and visa-compliant health insurance for France are not in the directory yet — in the meantime, our guide to health insurance for the France long-stay visa explains what consulates accept.
Paperwork & documents
Apostilles
U.S. and UK documents ready for the French visa file
Monument Visa
Apostilles for U.S. birth, marriage and FBI records, handled for you from any state.
Get U.S. ApostillesHague Apostilles
Apostilles for UK documents, with solicitor certification when a copy needs it.
Get UK ApostillesSworn translations
Translations accepted by French authorities
Translayte
Certified and sworn translations for France, with an instant online quote.
Get a Translation QuoteVirtual U.S. mailbox
Keep a U.S. address for the IRS, banks and cards
Traveling Mailbox
A real U.S. street address; your mail is scanned so you can read it from France.
Get a U.S. MailboxDriving in France
International permit and driving lessons
Money & taxes
U.S. expat tax filing
File your U.S. return from France
Financial planning
Pensions, investments and retirement across borders
SJB Global
Cross-border financial planning for Americans and Britons living in France.
Request a Free ConsultationCurrency exchange
Move dollars to euros for property and savings
Lumon
A currency specialist for larger transfers: property, pensions and relocation budgets.
Request a Free Currency ConsultationMoving & housing
International moving quotes
Compare movers for your household goods
Sirelo
Up to five free quotes from international movers in one request.
Get Free Moving QuotesLuggage & box shipping
Send suitcases and boxes door to door
Pet transport
Bring your dog or cat to France
Monthly rentals
Furnished homes while you settle in
Spotahome
Furnished mid- and long-term rentals booked online, in Paris and other French cities.
Browse RentalsHome exchange
Swap homes for scouting trips
Settling in
Phone & eSIM
Keep your U.S. number, get data on arrival
Learn French
AI practice and private tutors
Copycat Cafe
An AI conversation tutor for French. 20% off with the code SPAINGURU.
Try Copycat CafeVisitor & travel insurance
For scouting trips, not the visa
SafetyWing
Travel medical cover for scouting trips. Not valid for a French long-stay visa application — see what the long-stay visitor visa actually requires.
See SafetyWingVisitorsCoverage
Visitor insurance for trips and for relatives visiting you. Not valid for a visa application.
Compare Visitor PlansDisclaimer: general information, not tax, legal, financial or immigration advice. Check each provider’s terms before you buy.