When moving to France — whether for work, study, or a longer stay — health insurance is a legal requirement for obtaining a visa. French authorities require all visa applicants to show proof of adequate health coverage, and that coverage must meet specific criteria depending on the visa type.
Our Expat health insurance is fully compliant with French visa requirements. It’s private and offers coverage within France, including emergency services, hospitalization, and the treatment of new illnesses and conditions. This ensures you're well-protected during your stay.
If you're wondering whether our insurance fits your visa needs, here are the most common visa types our clients apply for in France:
Visitor visa (Visa de long séjour - visiteur)
Talent Passport (Passeport Talent)
Investor or entrepreneur visa
Student & Au-pair visa
Spouse of French/EU citizen visa
Residence permit (Carte de séjour) and its renewal
Note: Always double-check the specific insurance requirements for your visa. In general, our Expat health insurance is accepted for short and long stays, especially for initial visa applications and residence permits valid for less than five years.
Where to check visa and insurance requirements for France:
French consulate or embassy in your country:
Visit their official website to find the latest information about the health insurance requirements for your specific visa type. You can also contact them directly to confirm details.France's official visa website – France-Visas:
This platform provides comprehensive and updated guidelines on visa types and the documents required, including health insurance.French Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l’Intérieur):
Find in-depth information regarding immigration, residence permits, and legal requirements for staying in France.Immigration lawyers or visa consultants:
For complex cases or extra clarity, consulting a legal expert is highly recommended.
It's always a good idea to verify your visa's health insurance requirements with official sources to ensure compliance and avoid delays.
Feather’s Expat Health Insurance meets all visa requirements for France.
We confirm that our coverage aligns with what’s required for French visa and residence permit applications. Specifically, our insurance offers:
A provider operating and recognized in France
Full coverage for inpatient and outpatient treatments for any accident, illness or new condition (emergencies, consultations and diagnostic tests due to new symptoms, surgeries, hospitalizations, etc)
Uncapped medical coverage (exceeding the guaranteed 30,000 EUR minimum coverage requirement)
No annual deductible ("assurance au 1er euro")
No waiting periods*
Insurance certificate stating that the policy is valid for one year renewable
Repatriation of remains
Terms and conditions apply as outlined in the policy
* With Expat Health, there is no waiting period as long as your Expat policy starts within 31 days of your arrival in France or as long as you had a previous better or equivalent coverage up until the start of your new policy.
Even in the case of a waiting period, your policy is active from the first day and will cover life-threatening emergencies.
You can read more information about the waiting period here.
Your visa-compliance insurance certificate will be available in your account in both French and English immediately after sign-up.
If you have any doubts about the visa requirements or want to confirm that our insurance is the right fit for your application, feel free to book a call with us here.