A new workshop series is launching to aid seniors navigate essential digital processes, reflecting a growing require for tech literacy among older populations. The third session will focus on renewing the ten-year residency permit, a process that currently requires online access.
The workshop, scheduled for March 24th, aims to alleviate the anxiety many experience when dealing with online administrative tasks, particularly those unfamiliar with computers. Organizers recognize that while renewing a residency permit can be stressful under normal circumstances, the digital-only requirement adds another layer of difficulty for many.
■Workshop: Online Ten-Year Residency Permit Renewal – A Process Overview
-Date: March 24th (Tuesday), 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
-Location: Association des Japonais en France (9 Av. Marceau, 75116 Paris)
-Capacity: 20 participants
-Fee: 10€
-Target Audience: Individuals seeking a general understanding of the online ten-year residency permit renewal process. The workshop is specifically for those renewing a “ten-year residency permit.” Priority will be given to members of the Japanese Association.
-Content:
A general overview of the ten-year residency permit renewal process
Required preparations
An introduction to the ANEF website
A walkthrough of the online procedure
*This workshop provides a general overview of the process and does not offer individualized case support. Individual cases will be addressed separately.
*Please note that residency permit procedures are subject to change, so the information presented may differ slightly from the current process.
The workshop will cover the necessary preparations, a step-by-step guide to the process, and an overview of the ANEF website where the renewal is conducted. Linqoo and the Japanese Association are jointly hosting the event. This initiative underscores the increasing importance of digital inclusion as government services move online.
Future workshops planned by Linqoo and the Japanese Association include guidance on booking medical appointments online using Doctolib, an introduction to ChatGPT for beginners, and information on emergency alert buttons for utilize while traveling.
Instructor Profile:
Yūhei Urabe is the representative of Linqoo(りんく). Linqoo(りんく) provides lifestyle support for seniors living in France, including assistance with computer and mobile phone usage, residency permit renewals, and household tasks, aiming to help seniors live securely in France as they age. He also works as an instructor at business schools and manages projects supporting the overseas expansion of Japanese and European technology companies. More information is available at Linqoo’s website.
