To open a bank account, you can contact the bank of your choice.
Opening a bank account is essential if you’re on a long stay in France. It enables you to receive your salary, reimbursements for healthcare expenses from the French Health Insurance (CPAM), housing assistance payments (APL) from the CAF (Family Allowances Fund), as well as facilitating the payment of taxes when required.
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Documents to provide:
PLEASE NOTE this list is for information purposes only and may vary depending on the bank you choose.
- identity document (for EU citizens) or passport with valid visa (for citizens of non-EU countries)
- proof of residence (rent receipt, gas or electricity bill, housing insurance certificate, etc.).
- If you’re living in someone’s home, they can provide you with a certificate of accommodation with a photocopy of their identity document, a sworn statement (https://www.service-public.fr/simulateur/calcul/AttestationHebergement) and enclose a recent proof of address in their name in their letter.
- If you’re in temporary accommodation, only attestations from aparthotels may be accepted by certain banks. It will be accepted on condition that you then move into permanent accommodation and provide proof of your new address as soon as possible.
- any document confirming your stay in France: work contract with Unversité de Lorraine, Hosting Agreement, Research Visit Agreement etc.
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