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-======Remain - ======
+======Remain: Move to Nice ======
-======Moving to Nice, France======
 =====Pros=====
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-======How to Move & Live in Nice======
-  * 1. **Visa and Residency:** Research visa requirements; a long-stay visa is needed for non-EU citizens.
-  * 2. **Housing:** Begin with short-term rentals while exploring neighborhoods like Cimiez, Old Town (Vieux Nice), or Mont Boron.
-  * 3. **Banking:** Open a French bank account for local transactions.
+:!:
+This following section is extremely complex. The impact of not following tried-and-true steps verified by an Expat who has done it....can be very expensive and time delayed.
-  * 4. **Language:** Enroll in French language classes to ease integration.
+==== needs it's own page ====
-  * 5. **Utilities:** Arrange for electricity, water, and internet services; assistance from relocation agencies can be helpful.
+======How to Move To & Live in Nice======
+  * 1. **Visa and Residency:** Research visa requirements; a long-stay visa is needed for non-EU citizens.
-  * 6. **Reference:** [[https://mafrenchlife.com/|Ma French Life]] Excellent reference for moving and living in France; A to Z details.
+  * 2. **Housing:** Begin with short-term rentals while exploring neighborhoods like Musiciens, Libération, Carabacel, Cimiez, or Old Town (Vieux Nice).
+    * If you remain in Nice, engage a mail forwarding service or have a friend or relative forward mail to you. Not just a post box or store-front office service, but a real
+  * 3. **Banking:** Open a French bank account for local transactions.
+    * Keep your old bank with your home address or new forwarding address.
+    * Keep your credit cards current
+    * Keep your checkbook with enough checks
+    * Upgrade credit cards to Premium Rewards like cash-back or points; even if you must pay a yearly fee.
+    * While you're still in your home country, open a local account with Wise or Revolut.
+      * Order at least one debit card and
+      * At least one virtual card.
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+  * Healthcare
+  * 4. **Driving:** You can use your home driving license for 12 months as long as it is valid. After 12 months, you **must** have a French driving license (([[https://mafrenchlife.com/us-drivers-license-in-france/|US Driving License in France]]))
+      * Keep it valid the entire 12 months
+      * **Before** the 12 months expiration, you must convert to a French Driving License. France has reciprocal agreements with only 18 specific US states, meaning only licenses issued by these states can be exchanged for a French license without retaking the written or practical driving tests.  These eligible states are Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC. :!: 12 months will be verified because you will need a short-term visa to remain in France
-======Support Groups for Expatriates======
+  * 4. **Language:** Enroll in French language classes to ease integration.
-  * **Internations Nice:** A popular platform for expats to connect and find social events.
-  * **Meetup Groups:** Various groups for language exchange, outdoor activities, or cultural exploration.
-  * **Facebook Communities:** Look for groups like “Expats in Nice” or “Americans in Nice.”
-  * **Local Associations:** The Mairie (town hall) often provides information on integration workshops.
-Moving to Nice offers a vibrant lifestyle with access to natural beauty, rich culture, and excellent amenities, though adjusting to the cost and language may require time.
+  * 5. **Utilities:** Arrange for electricity, water, and **internet services**; assistance from relocation agencies can be helpful.
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+  * 6. **Reference:** [[https://mafrenchlife.com/|Ma French Life]] Excellent reference for moving and living in France; A to Z details.
-Here are many forums and links to expatriates who have moved to Nice. Here are a few:
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-  * [[https://www.internations.org/nice-expats|Internations Nice Expats]]
-  * [[https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=297|expat.com]] with threads on Nice, France
-  * [[https://www.quora.com/What-is-it-like-being-an-expat-in-Nice-France|quara.com]] What is it like to be an expat in Nice?
-  * [[https://www.expatexchange.com/783/cf/Living-in-Nice-France|Expat Exchange]]: Living in Nice
-  * [[https://www.expatarrivals.com/europe/france/nice/moving-nice|Expat Arrivals]] Moving to Nice
-  * [[https://www.expatforum.com/threads/usa-to-nice-france-need-to-know-it-all.89969/|Expat Forum]] USA to Nice, France
-  * [[https://expatra.com/france/living-in-nice-france/|Expatra]] Living in Nice
-  * [[https://www.democratsabroad.org/fr_riviera|Democrats Abroad: Riviera]] Expat Group with a Chapter on the Cote d'Asur.