Moving to and leaving France

Before arriving in France

Relevant information before coming to France.

Before coming: What documents will be required and you must bring Spain?

  • Birth certificate apostilled
  • Certificate of Criminal (as recent as possible, preferably no older than 3 months)
  • Vaccination records (not necessary but useful).”
  • Passport photos complying the French biometric standards
  • Diplomas required by your employee, necessary for your work contract (e.g. PhD or Master degree)
  • DELF / DALF or equivalent degree certifying your French level (not necessary but useful)

* Multilingual certificates issued by Spanish authorities may appear as incomplete to the French administration, generating further bureaucratic delays. In such circumstances, it may be faster (but also expensive) to directly obtain a certified translation of the original Spanish document

Spanish Embassy and consulates in France

At the consulate you can perform different legal-administrative services as a Spanish citizen, valid in Spain. Among these procedures are: Consular registration (in and out) It is necessary to be able to carry out most of the procedures offered by the consulate and you must do it in the consular demarcation that covers your address. You can do it in person or by mail. More information:http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/PARIS/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/InscripcionConsular.aspx Civil registration Registration of births, marriages, deaths, recovery or conservation of Spanish nationality, etc. Passport o renew your passport you have to be registered as a resident at the consulate. Passports can be issued to adults and minors. Temporary passports can be processed in case of emergency Participate in elections You need to be registered at the consulate and in the census for voters of absent residents (for the Spanish, CERA, Censo Electoral de los Residentes Ausentes) to participate in the regional and general elections, as well as the elections for the European Parliament. It will no be possible to vote in municipal elections (but as an European citizen and resident in a French town, you can vote in municipal elections in France). Embassy Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In case of serious consular emergency Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In emb.paris@maec.es www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/Paris

Consulates

BAYONNE
Residence du Parc 4, Av. Du B.A.B., 64100 BAYONNE
Tel: 00 33 (0) 5 59 59 03 91/05 59 59 38 91
cog.bayona@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Bayona
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 74 97 16 91
From Spain: 0033 674 97 16 91

BORDEAUX
1, rue Notre Dame, 3000 BORDEAUX
Tel: 00 33 (0) 5 56 52 80 20
cog.burdeos@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Burdeos
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 67 09 02 45
From Spain: 0033 667 9 February 45

STRASBOURG
13, Quai Kléber 67000 Strasbourg
Tel: 00 33 (0) 3 88 32 67 27
cog.estrasburgo@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Estrasburgo
Consular emergency phone
From France: 07 64 20 33 33
From Spain: 0033 764 20 33 33

LYON
1, rue Louis Guérin 69100 Villeurbanne
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 78 89 64 15
cog.lyon@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Lyon
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 37 27 93 48
From Spain: 0033 637 27 93 48

MARSELLA
38, rue Edouard Delanglade, 13006 MARSEILLE
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 91 00 32 70
cog.marsella@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Marsella
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 08 71 79 88
From Spain: 0033 608 71 79 88

MONTPELLIER
24, rue Marceau, 34000 MONTPELLIER
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 67 58 20 21
cog.montpellier@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Montpellier
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 70 16 80 43
From Spain: 0033 670 16 80 43

PARIS
165, Boulevard Malesherbes
75017 PARIS
Tel: 00 33 (0) 1 44 29 40 00
cog.paris@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Paris
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 15 93 87 01
From Spain: 0033 615 93 87 01

PAU
6, Place Royale, 64000 PAU
Tel: 00 33 (0) 5 59 27 32 40
cog.pau@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Pau
Consular emergency phone
From Spain: 0033 688 58 July 06

PERPIGNAN
12, Rue Franklin, 66000 PERPIGNAN
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 68 34 33 78
cog.perpinan@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Perpinan
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 07 21 63 15
From Spain: 0033 607 21 63 15

TOULOUSE
16, rue Sainte Anne, 31008 TOULOUSE
Tel: 00 33 (0) 5 34 31 96 60
cog.toulouse@maec.es
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Toulouse
Consular emergency phone
From France: 06 70 31 93 57
From Spain: 0033 670 31 93 57

Honorary Consulates

BESANCON
Residence "Le President" 2ND Street Isembart
25000 Besançon
Tel: 00 33 (0) 3 81 80 64 58

MONACO
20, boulevard des Moulins
98000 Monaco
Tel.: 377.93.15.26.62

FORT DE FRANCE
Rose Pointe, 97231 Le Robert (Martinique)
Tel: 00 33 (0) 5 96 38 03 47
plachesnez@orange.fr

RENNES
2, allée Azores, 35200 RENNES
Tel: 00 33 (0) 6 07 87 11 40
sanchez.jean-pierre@wanadoo.fr

Honorary Vice-consulates

DIJON
11, rue de-allowed - 21000 DIJON
Tel.: 03 80 49 82 66
laurencekaroubi@hotmail.com

GRENOBLE
International House 1, rue Hector Berlioz - 38000 GRENOBLE
Tel.: 04 76 00 76 89
mrca38@gmail.com

THE MEETING
2B, Allée des dahlias, 97410 SAINT-PIERRE
Tel.: 00 33 (0) 262 262 56 62 45
ocesprun@gmail.com

LA ROCHELLE
8, rue Bouette, 17000 La Rochelle
Tel: 00 33 (0) 6 09 32 61 98
viceconsul.espagne@orange.fr

LE HAVRE
12, King Albert Street, 76310 SAINTE ADRESSE
Tel: 00 33 (0) 2 35 43 85 70
danielguy.voillot@yahoo.fr

NICE
4, Boulevard Jean Jaures, 06300 Niza
Tel: 00 33 (0) 4 93 92 54 84
michel.tolosana@wanadoo.fr

TOULON
Building the Golden Mount 215 Ave. Victory 83100 TOULON
Tel:00 33 (0) 4 94 22 54 32
fr.paquet@orange.fr

PAPEETE
Spanish nationals Home
Mamao clinic
95, Avenue Georges Clemenceau
Building Ia Orana, 2nd floor
Address: B.P. 186-98713 Papeete (Tahiti)
Such. + 00 689 40 54 03 58
email:diego.lao@gmail.com

Phone numbers of interest in France:

Firefighters: 18
Police / Gendarmería 17
SAMU (ambulance) 15
Emergencies Europe 112

Find accommodation in France

Although it may seem banal, in some cases it can be very costly and complicated. There are several modalities. In both cases you must prepare your "dossier" as detailed below.

  1. The institution / university itself

Sometimes the universities have accommodation available for students and / or researchers. Check with your own center.

  1. Agency

Real estate agencies will be more strict with the documents to be submitted (see below) and charge a commission ranging from 50 to 80% of the monthly rent of the apartment you are interested in. On the other hand, you avoid the crowds when doing a private visit of the apartment, since the first client to submit the “dossier” to the agency keeps the apartment.

  1. Private rental

In France, there are a number of websites dedicated to private rental of apartments. The offer is quite dynamic in some regions and the apartments are rented in surprisingly quick time (especially in Paris). In this case the papers presented depend slightly on the owner.

Some interesting sites:

https://www.pap.fr/annonce/locations (particular)
https://www.leboncoin.fr/A (particular)
https://immobilier.lefigaro.fr/annonces/location (mixed)

Constitution of the 'dossier'

  • ID Card
  • Employment contract
  • Last 3 payslips (if applicable)
  • tax (if applicable)
  • document certifying the payment of the last 3 months prior housing (if applicable)

* There are situations (e.g., low wages, no permanent contract) may request that there is a guarantee (which would be responsible for paying the rent in case of failure self), which should present the same documents. A common problem usually be the guarantor must be (in most cases) in French territory, which can complicate the process. In many cases, senior researchers can be guarantors of their students or employees.

Home Insurance (Assurance habitation)

When renting an apartment, through a private landlord or an agency, getting a home insurance is required (Assurance habitation).

Main companies:

AXA https://www.axa.fr/assurance-habitation.html
ALLIANZ https://www.allianz.fr/assurance-habitation/
GROUPAMAhttps://www.groupama.fr/habitation/assurance-habitation.html
MAAF https://www.maaf.fr/fr/assurance-habitation

Hiring Electricity and Gas

Although in some cases may be included in the rent, the tenant is responsible for hiring the services of electricity and gas. Below you can find some of the most common companies:

EDF https://particulier.edf.fr/fr/accueil.html
Engie https://particuliers.engie.fr/
Planete OUI https://www.planete-oui.fr/
Direct Energie https://www.direct-energie.com/particuliers

Contract Types

There are different tariffs, so it may be interesting to choose what works better for you and your home”. You can find three sites describing the differences between energy suppliers and some tips to consider when choosing (in French).

https://www.inc-conso.fr/content/les-contrats-de-fourniture-denergie-en-15-questions
https://www.energie-info.fr/Fiches-pratiques/Je-change-de-fournisseur/Comment-comparer-les-offres-d-electricite-et-de-gaz-naturel
https://www.fournisseur-energie.com/demenagement/contrat-gaz/comparatif/

Phone (landline and mobile)

Main companies:

SFR https://www.sfr.fr/
Red-SFR https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/
Orange https://www.orange.fr/portail
Bouygues https://www.bouyguestelecom.fr/
La Poste https://www.lapostemobile.fr/offres/box-et-mobile
Free https://www.free.fr/

Landline + internet

Most companies offer contracts with one-year stay including internet (box), telephone line and television (15-60 € a month). Although the installation can be free, we must take care because some companies can charge without being very explicit. Always ask your supplier in case of doubt.

Mobile

Prepaid cards

They can be bought in tobacconists and some stores that will be identified with the logo of the telephone company, and you can top up in any supermarket. Although it seems strange, usually the official stores of the companies do not provide this service

Recharges in most cases have an expiration date (which varies depending on the recharge) and is usually close to one week for every 5 euros

Contract

As in Spain, the contract may include different services (calls, SMS - still quite common in France -, internet, etc.).

Need to sign a contract establishes a compulsory RIB (Relevé d'identité bancaire, is an account in the bank -see sectionBanK-). Some also ask you for proof of address (gas/electricity bill).

BanK

Bank fees

A contrast in Spain, in France most banks hold a series of commissions even if you have your salary paid. Opening, holding credit card and / or checkbook -very still used in France but gradually falls into disuse can lead to increased such fees. On the other hand, they can be negotiated with the agency itself.

Data to consider:

  • Some banks charge for payments abroad, it should be informed.
  • Some companies have regional divisions that act almost as different banks in case of displacement. Well informed before signing if this factor can be important.
  • If you have not yet registered can be difficult to open an account, but there are options "fast" as Nickel Account (https://compte-nickel.fr/) Opening in a watertight and allow to have card and account. However, some phone companies and / or gas-electricity do not work with these accounts.

Opening an account in France

They can not be opened from abroad, but once in France are relatively quick procedures

Necessary documents:

  • ID Card
  • Contract
  • Proof of address

RIB (Bank Identity)

Something you constantly ask each procedure, signing contract or contract of service. Basically are your bank details, and generally applications / websites banks will generate a "document" automatically with the IBAN, the BIC (bank code), name and address.

Get the "Carte Vitale" and Health

The " carte Vitale "Is the equivalent of the social security card, and will be required for the procedures related to health (pharmacy, medical consultations, etc.).

Any person with an employment contract in France listed social security (medical care, unemployment, retirement). In France, public health is but the system is managed differently than we do in Spain. Membership in the Social Security reimbursement guarantees you a percentage (depending on the salary, close to 70%) of medical expenses. If they so wish, there are insurers (mutual) that can take care of the rest and add some extra coverage (such as glasses, braces, etc.). Prices can vary between 25 and 90 €.

He did not belong to any Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie not have social security number, you must introduce yourself in the center of the social security directed by your company / university. Here You can see a diagram that will help in the process of how to manage the Internet (Annex 1, in English and French).

There you will be given a provisional number and you will register in the system. Subsequently, you will receive in your home printed "Ma première carte vitale" you have to fill in and attach a copy of the birth certificate and a photograph. After mail (and wait a few months) you will receive at your home your "carte vitale".

* Before you get the carte vitale can also go to the doctor, low payment. In this case, it is advisable to go with the road that will give us the CPAM with our provisional number of Social Security as it acts as Carte vitale (if you have one) and keep the "feuilles de soins" to send them to the CPAM and power We are refunded once we receive our Carte Vitale.

Elegir a "doctor"

To access the refund, it is desirable to have what is termed as "médecin traitant" or referring physician. This choice should be an officer at the Caisse primaire d'assurance

maladie) by a declaration form (Annex 2 or link). The referring physician may prescribe medications, give direction to a specialist, deal with a sick or recommend hospitalization. This procedure can do it online the general practitioner to which you go on a first date -in possession of our Carte Vitale.

Learn French while in France

Although many times in your day to day work sufficient English is quite possible to make life outside of work do you need to learn some French. Here you will find some information on French courses. Ask your workplace / college if there also have some training.

  • Courses for foreigners in your town hall (Mairie).

(Depending on the departure city, you might also have courses in Spain Alliance)

Taxes

You should know that there are two important taxes:

Income tax (income tax)

The declaration of annual income is mandatory for all tax residents in France. Anyone who spends more than 6 months in French territory is, in theory, French tax resident. However, in the case of researchers and / or university professors, there are different agreements(Article 20 of the Convention between the Kingdom of Spain and the French Republic on 10 October 1995, published in the Official Gazette no. 140 of 12/06/1997 which entered into force on 01/07/1997, reference BOE-A-1997-12729) That track declaring taxes in the country for two years (Annexes 3A and 3B are the French and Spanish versions of the agreement).

*From 2019, to the contrary of what happened in the past, there will be a withholding tax from the source (as in Spain), so the mechanism for declaring taxes may vary.

Tax shelter (housing tax)

Anyone arranging accommodation January 1 must pay this tax.

This tax is calculated for the entire year regardless of the residence time in said housing (if on January 1 you live in an apartment and then a move occurs, you must pay the tax for housing).

It is paid in October and we must be attentive. The first year is very common to incur non-payment of this tax which carries a charge. To pay the first time it is advisable to inquire at the tax department of the municipality. Subsequently, you can do online from the portal personal.

This tax includes a tax on possession of television.

* If you find any errors or data that is not updated, please contact SIEF-SCEF. This document has been produced with the sole purpose of helping people who come to France.

Contacta con SIEF SCEF:

Email: contacto@siefrancia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contactoSIEF/
Twitter: @SIEF_SCEF, https://twitter.com/SIEF_SCEF

Before leaving France

Relevant information before leaving for France.

What to do before going to France

In this web of the French Government -in French- you find much more interesting information to consider before leaving France:

https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2485

Lease termination and change of residence

The notice required to terminate the contract varies from 1 month to 3 months depending on the city and the initial (empty or furnished) state.

https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1168

Note that the letter you send must be certified (recommandée lettre).

Here you will find more information and a sample letter to release a furnished apartment (https://www.inc-conso.fr/content/vous-decidez-de-quitter-le-logement-meuble-que-vous-louez or empty (https://www.inc-conso.fr/content/vous-decidez-de-quitter-le-logement-vide-que-vous-louez

In addition, the French postal service has a system that allows you to change your address to continue receiving mail (service fee for foreign addresses):

https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R14213

https://www.laposte.fr/particulier/produits/presentation/reexpedition-nationale

Close bank account

In this link you have a model form to close your bank account:

https://www.inc-conso.fr/content/vous-demandez-la-fermeture-de-votre-compte-de-depot

Again, it must be sent by certified mail (lettre recommandée). They should also return the payment methods associated with the account (card and / or checkbook).

https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R18554

Taxes

Remember that if you transfer after June 1 will be tax resident in France and therefore they could require the payment of income tax (impôt sur le revenu) in addition to housing tax (taxe habitation)

*From 2019, to the contrary of what happened in the past, there will be a withholding tax from the source (as in Spain), so the mechanism for declaring taxes may vary.

* See section "Taxes" of the host document

Unemployment benefit

Before leaving France you have to:

  • have been registered as a jobseeker at the employment services of the country where you became unemployed at least four weeks (there may be exceptions)
  • request a U1 form (former E303 form) (authorization to export your unemployment benefits) to your national employment service

* This authorization is valid only for one country. If you want to export your unemployment benefits to another country, you have to apply for another U2 form. Ask your employment office if you have to go back to your country to apply the new authorization or you can process it at a distance.

To get to the new country (within the EU), you must:

  • register as a jobseeker in national employment services within seven days from the date you stopped being registered with the employment services of the country you leave
  • submit the U1 form (former E301 form) to the register
  • accept all the controls that the new country requires applicants for unemployment benefits as if that country who pays you.

More information: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/finding-job-abroad/transferring-unemployment-benefits/index_es.htm

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