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France
Your calm, hopeful guide to a new life in France.
Everything you need to arrive, settle and belong in France — immigration, housing, work, healthcare, education and daily life. Written in plain language for newcomers.
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Immigration & Residence
France issues residence permits through the local préfecture. Categories include work, stu…
Housing
Finding housing in France is easier when you understand the local registration rules. A re…
Jobs & Work
Work rules in France depend on your nationality and residence status. EU/EEA citizens can …
Healthcare
France's public health system (Assurance Maladie) covers legal residents through the Prote…
Education
Children in France have a right to school, and adults can usually access language or integ…
Daily Life
Daily life in France becomes much easier once you have your local ID or tax number, addres…
Cities in France
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