Living in France
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Paris
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for France.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to France
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| India | Visa Required | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for France
Monthly costs
Paris
Rent (center)
1,500 EUR/mo
Groceries
350 EUR/mo
Transport
84 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,114 EUR/mo
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Work permits
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Passeport Talent (Talent Passport)
Duration: Up to 4 years, renewable
Highly skilled workers, researchers, company founders, or investors
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 4 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a job offer meeting salary threshold
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Salaried Worker Visa (Autorisation de travail)
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a French employer
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 45%
Social Security (Employee)
0.22%
Approximate employee social contributions (~22%). Income tax is household-based (quotient familial).
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
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