Irish Moving to France

Euroremovals has been one of preferred professional relocation company for Irish Moving to France since 2003 – well over 20 years of expertise in packing, storing & moving from Ireland & Northern Ireland to all parts of this beautiful country. We have moved embassy staff, offices, shops as well as hundreds of happy families both to and from France, fully insured and licensed Irish registered removals company!

Moving from Ireland to France is straightforward for Irish citizens as they do not need a visa and have the right to live, work, and study there. Key steps include preparing necessary documents, arranging transport for belongings with an experienced removal company, finding housing through online portals or estate agents, and familiarizing yourself with the French administrative and cultural environment. Be patient with the bureaucracy, consider learning some French, and register for French social security and healthcare once settled to access local benefits.

Irish Moving to France: Before You Move

- Documents:
  
  Gather essential documents like your passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate. While official translations aren’t always required, certified translators might be needed for some paperwork.

Finances:

Prepare bank statements and tax returns to help with housing and administrative processes.

Language:

While English is spoken in some areas, learning French is highly recommended to navigate daily life and administrative tasks.

Health Insurance:

Investigate health insurance options to cover you during the transition period and understand the process for obtaining a French social security number (Carte Vitale) and healthcare.

Removals:

Hire professional removal company Euroremovals – experienced in international moves to ensure the safe and efficient transport of your belongings and vehicles.

After You Arrive

Housing:

Find accommodation through online portals, estate agents, or newspaper advertisements.

Registration:

You can optionally apply for a residence permit (carte de séjour) at your local prefecture to facilitate dealings with French authorities.

Social Security & Healthcare:

To access social security and healthcare benefits, you’ll need to register with the French authorities once you have settled.

Vehicle:

If you bring a car, ensure it is registered in France, insured with a French provider, and that your driving licence is transferred to a French one to be fully compliant.

Administrative Culture:

Be prepared for a potentially slow and paper-heavy administrative process, which requires patience and persistence.

Voting:

As an EU national, you have the right to vote in local and European elections in France; contact your local mairie (town hall) to find out how to register on the electoral roll.

Resources

Ireland.ie:

The Irish Embassy in France provides consular services and information for Irish citizens.

France-Visas:

While not needed for entry, the France-Visas website offers information on visa requirements and supporting documents for various situations.

Service-Public.fr:

This is the official public service website for information on French administrative procedures, including the right to vote for European citizens.

Irish Moving to France company Euroremovals will be happy to provide more information on the above subjects and also a no obligation quote so you can decide if the move to this amazing country is really for you!

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