Are you an international student? Make sure we have you covered for a safe and successful school year!

Students

Membership in the French social security system is free and compulsory. It entitles you to coverage of your health care expenses for the duration of your studies.

Your health in France, a user guide

Studying in France means discovering a new culture... and a new healthcare system!

As an international student, you can have your healthcare costs covered by Assurance Maladie, the French national health insurance system.
Upon your arrival in France (and once you have enrolled at a higher education institution), you must register on the https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/ website

Find out more: Your registration procedures to carry out when you arrive in France

Registration is free and entitles you to a Social Security number. This number will enable you to receive subsequent reimbursements for your treatments throughout your studies.

Before arriving in France, you must obtain the following documents in digital format (documents required for your social security registration):

proof of identity (passport);
proof of civil status (birth certificate);
a valid student visa

Find out more: Assurance maladie: studying in France

International students (European Union)

Before arriving in France, you must apply to your home country's social security organisation for your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This organisation will continue to cover your healthcare costs in France.

Where to learn more and how to contact "l’Assurance Maladie"

ameli.fr for information on news, entitlements and how to apply, reimbursements, and health

Your ameli account to use all of the services available through your personal account

The forum ameli for any general questions

By calling 3646 (no surcharge) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

In person, by going to your local health insurance fund (« CPAM »)

My Health Tips: the Istagram account for iformation on health and good habitsfor everyday life

Visit Assurance Maladie's Instagram account entitled Mes tips santé for a wholesome dose o fhealth advice, prevention and good habits to help you understand and manage your health on a daily basis.