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Residence

If you are condisering moving permanently to France, one of your main considerations must be:

Am I entitled to live there?

This section looks at the residence regulations, which are closely interwoven with the health rules, as one of the primary requirements to reside in France is that you must have fully comprehensive health cover.  If you do not, you may find yourself living in France illegally.

The subject is inevitably complex.  However, if your plan is to move to France, (or if you have recently moved but are unsure of the regulations), you are advised to read this section.

Contents

Residence - an introduction

What regulations are there?

What are the requirements for residency?

What income levels do I have to prove?

What comprehensive sickness insurance is required?

What Residence Permits are required?

How do I apply at the Mairie and obtain Residence Permits?

What happens if I lose any of these qualifications?

The importance of the Carte / Titre de Sejour

The importance of declaring income for taxation purposes

Outline information on tax declarations