Roadmap for expats in France
A personalized roadmap of French administrative procedures, in the right order.
Choose the right post-Brexit visa route
British nationals moving after Brexit usually need the ordinary long-stay visa / residence-permit path.
Validate your VLS-TS if applicable
Most long-stay visa holders must validate a VLS-TS online within 3 months after arrival.
Get proof of address sorted
Needed for prefecture, CPAM, bank, taxes, CAF, and licence exchange.
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Open a French bank account
You need a RIB for CPAM, CAF, salary, taxes, and reimbursements.
Register with French health insurance
Post-Brexit movers usually need the ordinary CPAM/PUMA route based on work, study, or residence.
Apply for Carte Vitale
Apply after your health insurance rights/social security number are opened.
Prepare French tax setup
UK income, pensions, property, and French residence can create tax-reporting questions.
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