Your Lorraine Welcome Guide
We have prepared a guide to help you settle in Lorraine. Download your Welcome Guide now to ensure a well-prepared and stress-free arrival.
Thematic: Bank and insurance
European Euraxess Network
The Euraxess centers of the University of Lorraine can assist you in all stages of your stay in Lorraine: formalities for entering and staying in France, help with finding accommodation, enrolling for health cover, opening a bank account, information about your children’s schooling and all aspects of daily life.
Opening a bank account for researchers
Find basic information and the list of documents you’ll need to open a bank account in France here.
Compulsory insurances in France
In France, civil liability and home insurance provide financial cover against damage caused to other people and in the event of an incident in your accommodation (fire, water damage, etc.).
Procedures to follow before you leave France
Whether you are student, PhD student or researcher, here you will find all the steps you need to take before you leave France.
Opening a bank account
To open a bank account in France, you can contact the bank of your choice. Student associations (e.g. BDE) have agreements with local banks and can help you open an account.
Assistance and steps for settling in France
Find on this page the main administrative procedures to complete for your settlement in France. We can help you with your administrative procedures in sevral ways.