Hosting an Indian in France (page 2 of 2)

Hi, Did you manage to host an Indian at your place in the end? I’d love to invite an Indian who hosted me with his family, but it seems so complicated!

Good evening Evelyne, this Indian couldn't come because his visa was refused, as happens very often, even though he had already paid for his flight ticket... It was some French tourists who had handled the paperwork. And yes, the procedures here in France are complicated. I encourage you to post an ad on the site. It’s worth going the extra mile to host our Indian friends. This person will try again next year. Where in India were you? How was your stay with that family? I went to India last year. I’m doing everything I can to go back this coming November. Have a good evening! Florence

Good evening, I was in Kerala, in Kumily and Kottayam. So many emotions when you're welcomed into families, even if it's only for a few occasions. I never really knew what I was supposed to do, and it wasn't always easy, but it was amazing. I'm going back in March.

I’d love to hear about your experience if you’re up for it in the next few days. Florence

I thought I had replied... yes, no problem discussing the topic!

I’d love to hear about your experience if you’re okay with it in the coming days. Florence

Hi Florie, this message is quite old... Before sharing my experience, I’d like to know where you stand with this project. I’ve read some accurate and relevant info here, but also a lot of nonsense from people without any real, personal experience with this kind of hosting. I’ve hosted an Indian guest twice myself, for 3 months each time...

Hi Evelyne, I’d been away from VoyageForum for the past few years because I took a break from traveling to India between April 2019 and October 2023. Are you still planning to host your Indian friend? It’s getting harder and harder...

Hi Madeleine, Nice to see you back here... Evelyne seems to have disappeared off the radar since 2021....

I’d stepped away from VoyageForum these past few years because I took a break from traveling to India between April 2019 and October 2023.

I think we’ve all done the same, right? I came back in 2022–2023.

Do you still have that plan to host an Indian friend? It’s getting harder and harder...

Yes, or should I say impossible. And then we’ll be surprised when India returns the favor... The rule of reciprocity. I feel ashamed toward my Indian friends. How do I tell them France doesn’t want them, as if they were lepers or criminals...

Yes, Marien, it’s great to catch up with you too! I still really want to go to India, but a bunch of little car and household appliance issues all hit at once... everything breaking down at the same time! But as long as it’s not the landlady, all’s good (though I’m getting older too!)

Looking forward to chatting more in the messages—it warms my heart! !