Overview of procedures
These information are gathered over years from feedbacks. If you spot errors or want to add info, please contact us (see contact page)
General Information
A very useful online french governmental website explaining bureaucratic procedures. But obviously it is in French : https://www.service-public.fr/ — google translate shoud work
First thing to do > OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT — To be paid, rent a house, social security … EVERYTHING
Literally every office will ask you for this document
A non-exhaustive list of important procedures :
- Residence permit (Titre de séjour)
- Medical Insurance
- Housing
- French Bank account
- Taxes
- Social Rights
You can find help on this intranet website. We gathered information from other students — If you spot errors, know better ways, please talk to us 🙂
Ressources :
General overview explained by the gov : https://www.bouches-du-rhone.gouv.fr/Demarches/Accueil-des-etrangers
Do you want to update/add information ? Did you spot a mistake ? Do you want to get involved ?
Please Contact : Ana Cristina ESCOBAR – escobar@fresnel.fr – office 328 or Baptiste MARTHY – marthy@fresnel.fr – office 314

