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From visa to your first week

A practical centre separating status, housing, work, health and benefits.

Verified 5 September 2026

Move to France in the right order

Start with status, then work and housing. Banking, health and benefits have separate criteria; no step is an eligibility promise.

Decision path

  1. 01

    Visa or right to stay

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  2. 02

    Residence permit

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  3. 03

    Work

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  4. 04

    Housing

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  5. 05

    Banking

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  6. 06

    Health

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  7. 07

    CAF and benefits

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Last verified: 5 September 2026. Rules vary by nationality, purpose, duration and family situation.

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