{"id":1779,"date":"2021-11-23T10:24:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2022-07-04T09:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T08:54:50","slug":"moving-to-france-filipinos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/travel\/moving-to-france-filipinos\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to France: A guide for Filipinos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637248697536\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Interested in moving to France as a Filipino citizen? With its breathtaking sceneries, rich history, exquisite culture and top-notch cuisine, it&#8217;s not a surprise that France has become an increasingly popular destination for Filipino tourists and expats.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637248704569\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In fact, France is the most popular tourist destination for foreign nationals across the world. It&#8217;s been ranked as the most visited country in the world, with\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/country-rankings\/most-visited-countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">89.4 million<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0tourists visiting the country in 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637248744852\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re one of the many Filipinos dreaming of moving to France, you might wonder where to even begin. We&#8217;ve put together this guide to run you through the different essentials to relocate to France, including the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Information about France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">French visa requirements for Philippine passport holders<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cost of living in France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Opening a French bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finding accommodation in France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding the French healthcare system<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sending money from France to the Philippines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >About France<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-france.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"About France\" title=\"About France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-france.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-france-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-france-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-france-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-france-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637248847484\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Located in Northwestern Europe, France is one of the world&#8217;s oldest nations rich in history. The country played a significant role in historical global affairs, forming colonies across different parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637248959490\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With a landmass of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationsencyclopedia.com\/Europe\/France-LOCATION-SIZE-AND-EXTENT.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">547,030 sq km<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, France is the second-largest country on the continent and is the largest country in Western Europe. Given its size, it borders several countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain and Andorra, making it an even more attractive country to move to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637248968274\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>As you plan your relocation to France, it&#8217;s good to know key facts about the country, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637663038839\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official Name:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">French Republic or R\u00e9publique Fran\u00e7aise<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Capital:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paris<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Population:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">65.4 million (<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/world-population\/france-population\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Worldometer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official Language:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">French\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Climate:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Generally, France enjoys mild summers with temperatures averaging from 16\u00b0C to 23.8\u00b0C, as well as cold winters with temperatures from 0\u00b0C to 7\u00b0C. However, the climate is different along the Mediterranean, which experiences hot summers and mild winters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >French visa requirements for Philippine passport holders<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-visa.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"French visa requirements for Philippine passport holders\" title=\"French visa requirements for Philippine passport holders\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-visa.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-visa-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-visa-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-visa-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-visa-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637249618469\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking to go to France with a Philippine passport, you will be required to obtain a visa regardless of the purpose or length of your visit. There are three different types of French visas Filipinos can apply for, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Short-stay visa or Schengen visa<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&#8211; for short visits of up to 90 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporary long-stay visa or V<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">isa de long s\u00e9jour valant titre de s\u00e9jour<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u2013 VLS-TS<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&#8211; for visits of up to one year<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Long-stay visa or\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visa de long s\u00e9jour\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">for long-term stays in France (e.g. if you&#8217;re moving to France permanently)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1637249935254\" >Schengen visa<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637249910424\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To apply for a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schengenvisainfo.com\/philippines\/#:~:text=Applying%20for%20a%20visa%20to%20France%20in%20the%20Philippines,Application%20Center%20located%20in%20Manila.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schengen visa<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0as a Filipino citizen, you would normally need the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637249888625\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Duly completed application form<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cover letter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Valid passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Two photos that follow the visa photo requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Evidence of legal residence in the Philippines<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Round-trip flight itinerary<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Travel health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of accommodation<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Financial proof (e.g. bank statement for 6 months)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of employment\/enrolment (e.g. contract, ITR, no objection letter)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1637249968443\" >Temporary long-stay visa<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637249994091\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re moving to France and plan to live in the country between 3 to 12 months, then you would need to apply for the VLS-TS. With this visa, holders are allowed to live in France for up to one year without having to apply for a residence permit.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250001571\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To apply for the VLS-TS, you would need the following:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250034781\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passport valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from France or its territories<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Two standardised photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Duly completed long-stay visa application form (Cerfa no. 14571*05)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OFII form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1637250156395\" >Applying for a French residence permit<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250173404\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you applied for a long-stay visa and your passport has been marked\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">carte de s\u00e9jour \u00e0 solliciter \u00e0 l&#8217;arriv\u00e9e en France<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(residence permit to be applied for upon arrival in France), then you will need to apply for a French residence permit within 2 months of entry to France or its territories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250186064\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>With a residence permit, you will be allowed to reside in France long-term and travel in and out of the country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250197598\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re applying for a French visa in the Philippines, take note that the Embassy of France has outsourced its visa submission to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/phl\/en\/fra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">VFS Global<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. This means that you must submit your visa application at the visa application centre, and not at the French embassy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250205707\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on French visas, visit the official\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/france-visas.gouv.fr\/en\/web\/france-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">France-Visas<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Cost of living in France<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Cost of living in France\" title=\"Cost of living in France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250352492\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You might be surprised that the cost of living in France is significantly higher than that of the Philippines. In fact, the living cost in France is relatively high compared to other western European countries. However, these average costs are largely driven up by Paris.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250406707\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In Paris, the cost of living is much higher than in other cities, particularly in the countryside or the southern region. Thus, before moving to France, research the city and its living costs to set better expectations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250435362\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s a breakdown from\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=France\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Numbeo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to give you a better understanding of the average costs in France:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1656924887743\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accommodation (Monthly Rent)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: \u20ac774.01<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: \u20ac1,603.45<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outside the City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: \u20ac600.66<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: \u20ac1,121.74<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Utilities (Monthly Bills)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apartment Electricity, Water, Heating\/Cooling (85 sqm apartment): \u20ac152.46<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Internet: \u20ac29.18<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Groceries<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rice (1kg): \u20ac1.89<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loaf of Bread (500g): \u20ac1.52<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chicken (1kg): \u20ac10.25<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beef (1kg): \u20ac17.98<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Milk (1 litre): \u20ac1.01<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eggs (1 dozen): \u20ac3.07<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water (1.5 litres): \u20ac0.71<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transportation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One-way Transport Ticket: \u20ac1.62<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Monthly Pass: \u20ac65.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gasoline (1 lire): \u20ac1.99<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Taxi (1km): \u20ac1.80<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Opening a French bank account<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bank.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Opening a French bank account\" title=\"Opening a French bank account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bank.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bank-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bank-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bank-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-bank-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637250794251\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re moving to France long-term or permanently, then it&#8217;s advisable to open a local French bank account. Having one would make it easier for you to pay for rent and bills, and receive your salary.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637251896227\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are three different types of bank accounts you can choose from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Current account\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(Compte courant)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">General savings account\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(Livret)\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Long-term savings account (<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Compte \u00e0 Terme\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">or<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Compte d\u2019Epargne Logement<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637251940249\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To open a French bank account, you would typically need to submit the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification (e.g. passport)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of address (e.g. tenancy agreement, utility bill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Residence status (e.g. valid French visa)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of employment or student status (e.g. employment contract, letter of enrolment)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637251954011\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Some banks may also ask you to translate these documents into French.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637251965268\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To have a smoother application process, make sure to take some time to research the different banks as they may request a different list of documents.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637251989180\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You should also keep an eye on the different fees they charge, as the fees may vary from bank to bank.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Finding accommodation in France<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accommodation.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Finding accommodation in France\" title=\"Finding accommodation in France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accommodation.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accommodation-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accommodation-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accommodation-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accommodation-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252031360\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>One of the hoops you need to jump when moving to France is finding a new place to live. House-hunting is quite a lengthy and laborious process, so you can start looking for new accommodation even if you&#8217;re still in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252041979\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You can start checking different websites to understand better what the houses or apartments are like, as well as the prices of the properties. Like in other countries, it&#8217;s more expensive to live in bigger cities like Paris than in smaller suburban towns and villages.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252059146\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you aren&#8217;t sure where you would like to settle down in France yet, it would be better to rent a place first. This would also give you more time to settle in a new country and city, and get to know people in a new community.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252091112\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you&#8217;ve found a place to rent, you would usually need the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of French residence status<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of income (e.g. bank statements from the last three months or income over the last 3 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">References from previous landlords (if you&#8217;ve previously lived in France)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Understanding the French healthcare system<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-healthcare.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Understanding the French healthcare system\" title=\"Understanding the French healthcare system\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-healthcare.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-healthcare-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-healthcare-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-healthcare-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/french-healthcare-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252169582\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The French law states that all residents of the country must have health insurance. However, there&#8217;s nothing to worry about since France is well-known for its excellent healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252181445\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/ceoworld.biz\/2021\/04\/27\/revealed-countries-with-the-best-health-care-systems-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CEOWORLD Magazine Health Care Index<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, France ranked 7th amongst the world&#8217;s best health care systems in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252211264\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over the years, French health insurance was only accessible to foreigners who met certain criteria. However, in 2016, the French government introduced the\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protection Maladie Universelle\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(PUMA), which is the country&#8217;s new universal public healthcare system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252235012\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In this new scheme, most migrants are now eligible for public health insurance. Those who aren&#8217;t covered or wish to upgrade their coverage may opt for private health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252247573\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you&#8217;ve lived in France for at least 3 months, you can register for French healthcare through your local\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Caisse Primaire Assurance Maladie<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(CPAM) office, which you can find on the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameli.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ameli<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252278436\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, you will need to prepare the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification (e.g. passport)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of French residence status<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of address (e.g. utility bill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re with family, marriage and birth certificates<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of income<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252300471\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will then have to submit a declaration\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(Declaration de M\u00e9decin Traitant)<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to your insurance provider before accessing healthcare in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252315396\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once registered, you will receive a health card\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">(carte vitale)<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0that you need to present to access free healthcare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Sending money to the Philippines from France<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/send-money.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Sending money to the Philippines from France\" title=\"Sending money to the Philippines from France\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/send-money.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/send-money-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/send-money-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/send-money-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/send-money-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252392632\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>After moving to France and settling in your new home, getting in touch with your family in the Philippines is something to keep in mind. One way to do so is by sending remittances.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252424829\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you wish to send money to the Philippines for whatever reason, it&#8217;s important to evaluate the different options you may have, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">International wire transfer\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; send money via online banking<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Traditional remittance centres\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; physically visit a remittance outlet to send money<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Online money transfer\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; sending money through trusted websites or mobile app<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637317251549\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You&#8217;ll find that online money transfer platforms like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.kabayanremit.com\/clients\/login\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kabayan Remit<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are the best option as they are faster, cheaper and more straightforward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252452362\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Kabayan Remit will soon launch its operations in Europe, so Filipinos in France will be able to enjoy faster and cheaper money transfers to the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637252489698\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s why Filipinos across the UK and Canada trust Kabayan Remit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Affordable<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&#8211; offers high exchange rates and competitive fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fast<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&#8211; your beneficiary can receive the money within an hour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reliable<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&#8211; a 24\/7 bilingual customer support team ready to attend to enquiries any time of the day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1637317233392\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\">kabayanremit.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to figure out where to begin to move to the country of love and romance? 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