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Health insurance for your visa and your move to France.

Expat Health Insurance

Learn about short-term and long-term expat health insurance options in France, what each plan covers, and when we recommend choosing one over the other.

What is expat health insurance in France?

Our expat health insurance plan covers newcomers to France aged 0–74 for up to 5 years. Monthly premiums start at €72, with visa-compliant coverage for Schengen, VLS-TS, VLS-T, and VLS…

How much does expat health insurance cost in France?

Starting your expat health insurance on the right date depends on your situation. Here's what to know whether you're moving to France for the first time or renewing your visa…

When should I start my expat health insurance?

In some cases, our expat health insurance includes a 31-day waiting period before your claims can be made. It's waived if your policy starts within 31 days of arriving in…

Does my expat health insurance have a waiting period?

What is EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)?

General info

Find out who qualifies for expat health insurance in France, how long the coverage lasts, and which groups of people are not eligible for this type of plan.

Expat health insurance eligibility in France

Health insurance is mandatory for all students in France. Your options depend on your nationality, how long you're staying, and your residency status, from CPAM enrollment to expat health insurance…

Health insurance options for international students in France

If you have Expat Health and are moving to another EU country, you can continue your coverage by starting a new policy or linking your existing one. Each option affects…

Continuing your Expat Health insurance when moving to another EU country

Find out whether you can upgrade your expat short-term health insurance plan in France, and what your options are if you need more coverage.

Can I upgrade my short-term expat health insurance plan in France?

Learn the key differences between our expat (Newcomer) and long-term (Extended) health insurance plans, including coverage, eligibility, age limits, travel cover, and cost.

Expat health insurance  vs. long-term health insurance: what's the difference?

What is the difference between expat health and private health insurance (mutuelle)?

Eloi Lanthiez

Everything from eligibility to the difference between expat insurance and private insurance

Finding the right plan

Viewing your expat policy information in your Feather account

Learn how to access your digital insurance card, find accredited doctors, visit medical providers, and submit reimbursement claims under your expat health insurance policy.

Do I receive a physical card after signing up for expat health insurance?

Payments and billing for expat health

Updating your address with your expat health insurance

Changing the start date of your expat health insurance policy

Learn how to add or remove dependents from your expat health insurance plan, and how to transfer a dependent's policy to a separate Feather account.

Managing dependents on your expat health insurance plan

This article explains why payments can fail, how automatic and manual retries work, and what to do if your payment cannot be completed.

Why did my payment fail and how do retries work?

Find out which details you can update on your expat health insurance policy, from your name and date of birth to your start date and dependents, and how to make…

What changes can I make to my expat health insurance policy?

We can't pause expat health insurance policies, but you have options. Learn about canceling and repurchasing, keeping your policy active, and how your coverage works when you travel.

Can I pause my expat health insurance policy?

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Manage your policy

Here we will provide you with a basic and digestible overview of what is covered under the expat health insurance policy.

What is and isn't covered under my Expat Health insurance (Newcomer Plan) policy?

Learn what counts as a pre-existing condition, why we don't cover them, and how to manage your care in France, including tips for a smooth transition to the public health…

Pre-existing conditions and expat health insurance in France

Learn what counts as a routine check-up, how it differs from a visit for symptoms, and what the Newcomer plan covers for preventative care.

Routine check-ups and expat health insurance (Newcomer plan)

Find out how our expat health insurance handles chronic conditions, including what's covered when a condition develops after your policy starts and how pre-existing conditions affect your eligibility for claims.

Does expat health insurance cover chronic illnesses?

Learn what dental treatments are covered under our Newcomer expat health insurance plan, including coverage limits, eligible procedures, and exclusions for pre-existing conditions.

Are dental treatments covered by expat health insurance (Newcomer plan)?

Details about what is and isn't covered on expat health insurance

What's covered under the Expat Health insurance?

Below we provide a coverage overview for our long term expat health insurance policies.

Long term expat health insurance (Extended Plan) policy - what is and isn't covered?

Learn what counts as a routine check-up, how it differs from a symptomatic visit, and what the long-term expat health Basic and Premium plans cover for preventative care. (270 characters)

Routine check-ups and long-term expat health insurance (Basic and Premium plans)

Learn what dental treatments are covered under our Extended long-term expat health insurance plan, including accident coverage, routine dental allowances, waiting periods, and differences between Basic and Premium.

Are dental treatments covered by long-term expat health insurance (Extended plan)?

Coverage under the Long Term Expat Health insurance (Extended plan) policy

Why is health insurance required to live in France?

Find out how our expat health insurance meets French visa and residence permit requirements, what your coverage includes, and how to access your visa compliance certificate after sign-up.

Visa requirements for expat health insurance in France

Our expat health insurance is fully compliant with French visa and residence permit requirements. Learn which visa types it covers and what's included in your insurance certificate.

What visa types does Feather expat health insurance meet the requirements for in France?

All you need to know about visa and renewal requirements for the insurance section

Visas and legal requirements

How to submit expat health insurance claims and get reimbursed

How do I file an expat health insurance claim?

What are deductibles and copays? What do they mean for me?

How do deductibles and copays work?

How to claim for hospital visits under expat health

This article explains the voluntary deductible option for Long- Term Expat health insurance, how it reduces monthly premiums by increasing out-of-pocket costs, and guidance on choosing the right deductible amount.

What is the voluntary deductible option for Long-Term Expat health insurance?

Rob Schumacher

Everything you need to know about expat health claims

Claims

Learn how to cancel your expat health insurance policy, including monthly cancellation terms and the right of withdrawal period for a full refund.

Expat health insurance cancellation policy

Learn how to cancel your expat health insurance policy, what legal requirements apply if you're staying in France, and how to switch to a mutuelle after joining the sécurité sociale.

How to cancel your expat health insurance in France

Explaining the flexibility of cancellation

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