Here are some important things to know about eligibility for expat health insurance in France:
If you’ve recently relocated to France and are looking for your first health insurance plan, you're eligible for expat health insurance.
You can use your expat insurance in France for up to 5 years from your arrival date. After this time, you must upgrade to private health insurance (on top of public health insurance) or long-term expat health insurance (Extended plan) if you plan to continue living in France.
If you have France citizenship, but have never lived in France, you can still use expat insurance while staying in France temporarily.
If you want to renew your visa in France.
Who isn't eligible for expat health insurance?
People who have lived in France for over 5 years
People 75 years of age and over
People practicing a professional sport