Get Set Up in France

Practical Services

FranceNext can work with you on the practical and administrative requirements of your move, before and after you arrive.


Find & Rent a Home

Prepare for the French rental process, assemble the documents and guarantees you’ll need, and connect with the right resources to find and secure a home.


Healthcare & Carte Vitale

Determine the coverage you’ll need when you arrive and work through French health insurance registration, Assurance Maladie and your Carte Vitale application.

French Forms & Administration

Review French letters, forms and administrative requests, explain what is being asked and work with you to prepare the appropriate response or next step.

Open a French Bank Account

Identify the right banking options for your situation, prepare the required documents and work through the steps needed to open an account and obtain a French RIB.

Driver's License & Driving

Determine whether your US license can be exchanged, identify the deadlines and requirements that apply, and work through the exchange or French licensing process.


Move & Ship

Determine what needs to happen before your move, identify appropriate moving and shipping providers, and coordinate the practical details through your arrival in France.