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.).
Opening a bank account
You can open a bank account via Feel-Français, the platform that assists international undergraduates and PhD students with their relocation in France.
Help with procedures
Prepare your mobility before your arrival in France! Feel Français is a digital platform to help you with your administrative and relocation formalities in France.