Health insurance France
Are you planning to move to France for your life project, vacation or studies? Make sure you take out health insurance and find out all you can about the French healthcare system.
Whether you’ve decided to move to France for professional or personal reasons, for an internship or a vacation, make sure you take out Schengen visa or expatriate health insurance for you and your family. This will help you avoid unexpected financial, health and legal risks. When choosing international insurance, pay particular attention to coverage for repatriation, hospitalization, civil liability and other emergency medical expenses. Mondassur can help you issue an insurance certificate for your Schengen visa, Long Stay visa or residence permit renewal.
Student insurance France
The insurance that covers your stay for your studies in France.
From
27€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 35
- Covers emergencies and accidents
- Covers hospitalization and routine medical care
- Up to €250,000 per year
- Standard dental and optical expenses up to €550
- Contraception coverage + vaccines
- Maternity care
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Repatriation assistance
- Civil liability
- Individual protection
Expatriate insurance France
International health insurance to cover your expatriation in France.
From
93€
- Worldwide coverage
- Minimum age: 14
- Maximum age: 65
- Covers hospitalization and routine medical care
- Up to €1,500,000 per year
- Maternity coverage up to €4,000
- Coverage of assisted reproduction up to €1,500
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Coverage of pharmaceutical costs up to €370
- Optional dental and optical care
- Maternity plus option
- Prevention and well-being as an option
- Optional repatriation assistance
- Optional third-party liability
Travel insurance France
Health insurance to cover your trip to France.
From
30€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 85
- Covers emergencies and accidents
- Up to €500,000 per trip
- Covers loss, theft or destruction of baggage
- Repatriation assistance
- Travel assistance
- Civil liability
Visa Long Stay France
Insurance for your long-stay visa in France.
From
85€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 65
- Covers hospitalization and routine medical care
- Up to €300,000 per year
- Maternity coverage up to €4,500
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Coverage of pharmaceutical costs
- Repatriation assistance
- Civil liability
- Individual protection
Any questions? Need some advice?
Information on health insurance in France
Political system: Semi-presidential system
Capital: Paris
Surface area: 551,695 km²
Population: 67.75 million
Languages spoken: French
Currency: Euro
Visas France
For European Union nationals, a simple identity card is now sufficient. European Community nationals enjoy freedom of movement. The possibility of working in a country other than one’s own is recognized within the EEA. No work visa is required in this case.
Contact the French embassy or consulate in your country.
Vaccines and Safety in France
Vaccination
- Compulsory vaccinations and certificates: There are no compulsory vaccinations for visitors. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) certifies your entitlement to health insurance in Europe. During a temporary stay in a member state of the European Union, it entitles you to reimbursement of medically necessary treatment. We recommend that you take out additional insurance.
- Recommended vaccinations and certificates: Diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccinations (DTP) and BCG tuberculosis vaccination.
- Local diseases: Nothing to report
Advice for your stay in France
To prepare for your stay in France, you need to be aware of some of the lesser-known aspects of everyday life and local culture.
- Shop opening hours: Many shops, especially in small towns, close on Sundays and have reduced opening hours on Mondays. Stores may also close at lunchtime (12pm-2pm).
- Rail transport: Train strikes are relatively frequent in France. To avoid the unexpected, download the SNCF app and check for regular updates.
- Food and catering: Meals in France are often longer than elsewhere, especially at lunchtime. Plat du jour” formulas in local restaurants can be an excellent option for a quality meal at lower cost.
- Health and pharmacies: In France, pharmacies play a central role in providing medical advice. Unlike in some countries, over-the-counter medicines (such as paracetamol) are only available in pharmacies.
- Tipping: In France, service is included in the restaurant bill. It’s not compulsory to leave an extra tip, but a small gesture (a few euros) is appreciated.
- Obtaining a carte Vitale: For foreign residents eligible for French social security, obtaining a carte Vitale can take several months or even years. Supporting documents such as a translated birth certificate, proof of residence and a temporary Social Security number are required.
To find out more, read our article on French expatriates: their vision of life in France.
Health insurance in France
Why take out international health insurance when traveling or living in France? Quite simply because healthcare costs can quickly reach very high levels abroad. Furthermore, to obtain your Schengen visa, insurance is compulsory in France as part of the Schengen visa application process. Repatriation cover is also an essential criterion. In the event of a serious accident, medical repatriation to the nearest medical center or to the country of residence may be necessary. Depending on where you are at the time of the accident, and the medical prognosis, it may be necessary to charter a helicopter or medical aircraft.
Mondassur can help you choose your international health insurance by helping you compare the different offers on the market. Depending on your profile, we can offer you different types of travel insurance, international student insurance and expatriate insurance.
