Live Q&A: Moving to France in 2027: Where Do You Actually Start?

If you're hoping to move to France next year, you might already have a rough idea of where you'd like to live and when you'd like to arrive.

But once you start looking into the practical side of the move, there's quite a lot to think about.

When should you apply for your visa? Do you need somewhere to live before you apply? Should you rent or buy first? What about healthcare, banking, taxes and transferring your money? And how early should you actually start getting everything organised?

Join Ben Small, founder of Ibanista, for a free Live Q&A where you can ask your questions about planning a move to France in 2027. There's no long presentation. The session is built around your questions, whether you're only just starting to plan or already have a moving date in mind.

Some of the things we can talk about:

• Visas and timing: When to start preparing and how your visa fits into the rest of your plans.
• Finding somewhere to live: Renting, buying, temporary accommodation and when to start your search.
• Healthcare: Insurance for your move and getting established in the French healthcare system.
• Banking and finances: French bank accounts, transferring money and financial planning.
• Choosing where to live: How to narrow down your options and plan a useful scouting trip.
• Getting settled: What to organise before leaving and what can wait until you arrive.

And of course, anything else about your own plans that you'd like to ask. Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer idea of what to do next.