Live in France

Discover the steps to follow to settle in France for a period of 3 months or more wherever you currently live

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You come for less than 3 months

You currently live in Europe

For a salaried activity:

  • 6 months before departure:
    Contact your employer for advice on the procedure to follow
  • 2 months before departure:
    Find out about the taxation of this change
    Find out about accommodation
  • 1 month before departure:
    Find out about the translation of your driving license in France

You currently live outside Europe

For a salaried activity:

  • 6 months before departure:
    Contact your employer for advice on the procedure to follow
  • 3 months before departure:
    Apply for a work permit (excluding Talent Passport and Seconded ICT Employee),
    Apply for a short-stay visa,
    Apply for a visa for your family
  • 2 months before departure:
    Find out about the taxation of this change
    Find out about accommodation
  • 1 month before departure:
    Find out about the translation of your driving license in France

You come for more than 3 months

You currently live in Europe

For a salaried activity:

  • 6 months before departure:
    Contact your employer for advice on the procedure to follow
  • 3 months before departure:
    Find out about schools if you are coming with your child
  • 2 months before departure:
    Find out about social protection,
    Find out about childcare options for children not attending school,
    Find out about the taxation of this change,
    Find out about accommodation
  • 1 month before departure:
    Find out about the translation of your driving license in France,
    Inform the public services of your place of residence

You currently live outside Europe

For a salaried activity:

  • 6 months before departure:
    Contact your employer for advice on the procedure to follow
  • 3 months before departure:
    Apply for a work permit (excluding Talent Passport and Seconded ICT Employee), Apply for a long-stay visa,
    Apply for a visa for your family,
    Find out about schools if you are coming with your child
  • 2 months before departure:
    Find out about the taxation of this change,
    Find out about social protection,
    Find out about childcare options for children not attending school,
    Find out about accommodation
  • 1 month before departure:
    Find out about the translation of your driving license in France
    Declare your personal property
    Inform the public services of your place of residence