Practical information

 

Coming to France

  • Residency formalities
  • Status of partner and family reunification formalities
  • Temporary work permit
  • Customs formalities

Things you should know

  • The health system: social security cover, top-up insurance
  • Insurance
  • Welfare center
  • Taxation
  • Banks
  • Schools

Accommodation

  • Moving home
  • Finding a hotel
  • Finding accommodation
  • Getting connected to electricity and gas supplies

Traveling

  • Air transport
  • The French rail network
  • Local public transport
  • Taxis

Communicating

  • Telephoning : international calls, fixed telephony, mobile telephony
  • Postal service
  • E-mail

Living in France

  • General information
  • Learning French
  • Integrating into local life
  • Budget and cost of living
  • Climate and weather
  • Food : French gastronomy, food shopping, home delivery, restaurants