Moving to France
Arriving in France deserves as much preparation as leaving
From the outside, France looks straightforward. In practice, its administrative, banking and school systems expect a profile you may not have yet. I organise your arrival so everything connects — instead of everything stalling.
- Addressit all starts here
- Healthcare~3 months
- Schoolcatchment area
- Bankingand the rest
Why arriving is more complex than expected
The address unlocks everything
Without a French address: no healthcare registration, no school enrolment, no straightforward bank account. And without a suitable file, no flat. The system works as a chain — it has to be unlocked in the right order.
Rights that are not immediate
French healthcare does not open automatically on arrival: expect around 3 months and a complete file. Without planning, your family lands without cover.
A rental file that fits no box
Foreign income, no French guarantor, no French tax notice: however strong your profile, landlords read it as a risk.
Who this is for
Every international life that lands — or lands back — in France. Planning to leave France instead? Seemoving abroad.
- Families arriving with children to enrol in school
- Couples and individuals on international assignment
- Entrepreneurs and freelancers relocating their activity
- Parents abroad whose children are studying in France
Your move is best prepared 3 to 6 months ahead
The earlier we structure it, the fewer blockers you hit. Let’s review your timeline and priorities — free, wherever you are.