Moving to France as a 'Citizen'

Heloise Gerber · 2021-06-28T23:42:51+02:00

Get practical advice on moving to France as a dual citizen, including crucial steps and paperwork needed upon arrival for a smooth transition.

Heloise Gerber New member

Member since 28 June 2021

Heloise GerberNew member28 June 2021 21:42:51

Hi there! I'm reaching out as a last-ditch effort since I can't seem to find much info on my situation. I'm a dual French American citizen (born and raised in SoCal, only visited France a few times) but I want to move. Rather, I am moving, I have a ticket for my dogs and I for October. I wanted to ask if anyone knew what hoops I will probably have to jump through upon arrival?

I have a place to stay, a French passport, my book of family, and my birth cert all proving I'm French, but having never actively lived there or paid into the system at all, I'm sure there are some things I will need to do. even after scouring the French embassy's website, I can only find things about "Returning" to France. Which technically isn't the case.

Thank you for even taking the time to read this far! Have a great day and stay safe!

MariArbelaez Member

Member since 15 April 2021

MariArbelaezMember28 June 2021 22:29:02

Hi there, there are a few things that need to be done. Contact me directly, and I鈥檒l be happy to give you a few pointers.
Are you moving with a job?
That makes it very much easier.

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert28 June 2021 23:09:25

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MariArbelaez wrote:
Hi there, there are a few things that need to be done. Contact me directly, and I鈥檒l be happy to give you a few pointers.
Are you moving with a job?
That makes it very much easier.

If you have advise then share it on the open forum as it can help others.

AdamPB Member

Member since 27 September 2020

AdamPBMember29 June 2021 08:00:08

Technically you are returning to France in the way the French state seea you as a French national.

- to enter the country nothing will happen. Your French passport will let you through.

- social security. You will need to contact the local Caisse Primaire d Assurance Maladie. The French system is based on residency and you are covered after 3 months.
You will need complementary insurance.
If you are working you will be insurance from your first day of work if less than 3 months

-taxes.you will need to complete a declaration only next year and be wary that you need to declare US revenues too.

Apart from that it all depends on your situation

Robert Uomini Contributor

Member since 27 April 2021

Robert UominiContributor29 June 2021 12:58:29

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I would think the first thing to do would be to apply for a carte d'identite. I'm a dual national (US-Italian) and moved from the US to France two years ago. My Italian citizenship entitled me to live anywhere in the EU, but I still had to apply for a carte de sejour (youwon't need to) and a carte medicale (you'll need to do this also).

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vsam Active member

Member since 17 August 2020

vsamActive member29 June 2021 16:38:42

as you are a French citizen you only need to get just a few things in order : drivers license, carte vitale (medical care), taxes (local bureau), .... your local townhall can help you with all this once you are in France !
Good luck !!