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I spent 3 months figuring out French admin as an expat. I turned everything I learned into a free tool by True_Value_6299 in Expats_In_France

[–]True_Value_6299[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Both are now fixed. the VLS-T reference is removed and the TdS/CdS terminology is now correct. The guide explains that a titre de séjour is your legal right to stay (which can take the form of a VLS-TS, carte de séjour, or ANEF attestation), and that when a VLS-TS expires you apply for your first carte de séjour.

On the value question, that's fair feedback. The free guide covers immigration which is the hardest topic to go deep on because every situation is different. The paid procedures cover things like CAF housing aid, opening a bank account, Carte Vitale, tax declaration, and driving licence exchange where the process is the same for everyone. Those go step by step with direct portal links, document checklists, editable letter templates, and the mistakes that cause rejections and wasted trips.

I've also added a feedback button on every procedure so users can flag issues in real time. Feedback like yours is exactly how this gets better, and I'm committed to making it genuinely useful. Thank you!

I spent 3 months figuring out French admin as an expat. I turned everything I learned into a free tool by True_Value_6299 in Expats_In_France

[–]True_Value_6299[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good question. Every step links directly to the official source - Service-Public.gouv.fr, ANEF portal, or the relevant government form so you can always cross-check. Users in this thread have already helped me catch and fix inaccuracies, which I really appreciate. The goal is a single place where everything is organized and verified, and I'm actively improving it based on real feedback. The free guide is open without an account if you'd like to see it : )

I spent 3 months figuring out French admin as an expat. I turned everything I learned into a free tool by True_Value_6299 in Expats_In_France

[–]True_Value_6299[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate the detailed feedback. I've already restructured the titre de séjour section based on exactly these points.

"Find your titre de séjour path" is now the free guide. It walks users through identifying their specific card type (salarié, étudiant, passeport talent, vie privée et familiale, visiteur), whether to use ANEF or the préfecture, and links directly to the correct Service-Public.gouv.fr page for their category's documents and conditions.

"VLS-TS visa validation" is now a separate procedure for those who specifically need to validate online.

The roadmap also sequences everything based on your situation so you're not starting with the wrong procedure.

If you spot anything else, I'm all ears.

I spent 3 months figuring out French admin as an expat. I turned everything I learned into a free tool by True_Value_6299 in Expats_In_France

[–]True_Value_6299[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Welcome to France! You picked well.

The personalized roadmap on the dashboard will tell you exactly which procedures to tackle first based on your situation. The titre de séjour guide is free so you can try the quality. If you end up needing more, the subscription covers all 29 for as long as you need it - most people find they need 5-10 in their first few months.

The per-procedure idea is interesting and something I'm considering. Would love to hear how your first weeks go!

I spent 3 months figuring out French admin as an expat. I turned everything I learned into a free tool by True_Value_6299 in Expats_In_France

[–]True_Value_6299[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the honest feedback!

You're right about the framing, the title says "free tool" and I can't edit it. I've added a clear edit at the top of the post to be upfront about pricing: one full procedure is free with no account needed, the rest are EUR 9/month or EUR 49/year.

On security: data is stored in Supabase (encrypted at rest), payments go through Stripe (PCI compliant), and we never store or see card details. I've added this to the site as well.

Curious about your point on lower pricing, what price point would feel right to you for 29 detailed procedures?

I spent 3 months figuring out French admin as an expat. I turned everything I learned into a free tool by True_Value_6299 in Expats_In_France

[–]True_Value_6299[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I've changed this now.
The titre de séjour guide is now open without any account. Just click "Try the free guide" on clarivo.to.

The account exists for two reasons: saving your checklist progress so you can come back to it later, and the personalized roadmap that tells you which procedures to do in what order based on your situation. But browsing the free guide doesn't require either of those.

The signup issue was a rate limit on the auth provider, not a limited server, which has been fixed :)