Discover the infallible checklist to prepare your arrival in france!
It’s time to prepare for your arrival in France ! If the idea of navigating the French administrative maze makes you break out in a cold sweat, don’t panic! Dare&Go is here to help you. Read on as we reveal the secrets to getting your stay in France off on the right foot. 🎈
🎉 Congratulations! Your French university/school is opening its doors to you. But before you celebrate your arrival in France, here’s a list of steps to check off:
The magic case of essential docs for your arrival in france :
Before boarding the plane ✈️, make sure you have these little treasures:
👉🏻 Identity Card
👉🏻 Passport
👉🏻 Birth Certificate (the original and a certified official translated version)
👉🏻 Driver’s license (if you have one)
👉🏻 Certificate of registration to your establishment
👉🏻 Documents related to your housing
👉🏻 Copy of your health record
🦸♀️ Our tip: Take photos of all those precious papers and save them on a drive. That way, you’ll never be caught unprepared.
Visa or no visa?
This is the big question! If you’re coming from outside the European Union, this is a crucial step. It takes between 15 and 45 days to get it. Find out if you’re concerned and what you need to do.
Finding a roof before your arrival in france 🏠:
Searching for a home can seem like a treasure hunt. The good news is that you can do it remotely! Check out our tools here !
And don’t forget: universities sometimes have good plans, like CROUS.
A guarantor for your home:
It’s like a superhero 🦸 for your accommodation. With VISALE, you get a free guarantor depending on the cost of your rent. That’s one less thing to worry about!
Home insurance :
Do you have a flat? Way to go, champ! 🏆 But don’t forget to insure it. Find out about the best offers with this comparison tool. Check out our article on housing insurance to become a pro & you can also check out this guide on french insurances !
The CAF :
Apply for caf quickly enough to qualify for housing benefit! We explain it all here.
Find your ESN !
And because you want to have the time of your life while in France, don’t forget to find your ESN !
AND FINALLY, prepare your suitcase !
Now you can finally prepare your suitcase ! To help you pack according to the weather, check out our article 😉👇🏻
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