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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?

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

A step-by-step guide to signing up for expat insurance in France online, including getting a quote, confirming eligibility, and completing checkout.

How to sign up for expat insurance

A quick introduction to Expat health insurance

Overview

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 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 expat health plan covers for preventative care.

Routine check-ups and expat health insurance

Learn what expat health insurance covers for dental treatment, including pain-relieving care, denture repairs, and exclusions like check-ups, dental replacements, and pre-existing issues.

What dental treatments are covered by expat health insurance?

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?

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

Find out what gynecological care is covered under our expat health insurance, including which conditions qualify, what isn't covered, and what we need to process a claim.

What gynecological care is covered under expat health insurance?

Coverage and Benefits

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?

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?

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

How do deductibles and copays work?

How payments work for expat health insurance: accepted payment methods, billing dates, currency, payment frequency options, failed payments, and refund eligibility when canceling.

Payments, billing, and refunds for expat health insurance

Can I delay paying for expat health insurance if I'm applying for a visa?

Pricing and Payments

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

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 a minority of 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…

What is a "waiting period" and does my expat health insurance have one?

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

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Eligibility and Enrollment

Find out how to access your digital insurance card, visit any accredited doctor or specialist, and where your expat health insurance coverage is valid.

How to use your expat health insurance: digital card and finding doctors

Using Your Insurance

Learn which documents are required for each type of expat health insurance claim, including outpatient visits, hospital stays, medications, physical therapy, and the 31-day waiting period waiver.

What documents do I need to submit an expat health insurance claim?

This article explains that you can submit claims for medical treatments that occurred while your expat health policy was active, even after canceling the policy. It also details the claims…

Can I submit health insurance claims after canceling my expat health policy?

Learn what a cost plan is, when to submit one for pre-approval, and how the review process works under your expat health insurance policy. Cost plan submission is recommended for…

Pre-approval for medical treatments under expat health insurance

Learn what expat health insurance covers during emergency hospitalization, how to handle payment requests at the hospital, and how to submit a claim once your stay is complete.

What to do if you're hospitalized in an emergency

This article explains what a €25 copay is in expat health insurance, how it applies per insured event rather than per claim or appointment, and clarifies who receives the copay…

Why do I have to pay a €25 copay for my expat health insurance claim?

Submit an expat health insurance claim from your account by selecting your policy, uploading documents, and giving a valid European IBAN. Includes processing time, reimbursement, and claims after canceling.

How do I submit an expat health insurance claim?

This article explains common causes for delays in processing expat health insurance claims, including missing documents, claims outside coverage scope, and how to get help if a claim takes more…

Why can processing my expat health insurance claim take longer than usual?

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Claims and Support

Learn how to access your expat health policy details, what information is shown, which documents are available, and what actions you can take directly from your policy page.

Viewing your expat policy information and documents in your Feather account

Updating your address with your expat health insurance

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

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

We can't pause expat health insurance policies, but you have options, such as canceling and repurchasing or keeping your policy active.

Can I pause my expat health insurance policy?

Learn how to cancel your expat health insurance, including monthly cancellation terms, the right of withdrawal period, minimum payment requirements, and valid reasons for cancellation.

Expat health insurance cancellation policy

Learn how to cancel your expat health insurance policy in France, what happens to your coverage after canceling, and how to sign up for a mutuelle after joining the sécurité…

How to cancel your expat health insurance in France

How to reinstate a canceled expat health insurance policy within 30 days, what happens after a failed payment, and the conditions that apply if you have to buy a new…

Reinstating a canceled expat health insurance policy

Find out which details you can update on your expat health insurance policy, and how to make each change.

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

How expat health insurance renews and is billed automatically each month, how long coverage lasts, and what happens when the 5-year maximum term is reached.

How expat health insurance renewal and coverage extension work

Changing the start date of your expat health insurance policy

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Managing your 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?

Legal and Compliance

What is EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)?

Expat health insurance cannot issue an A1 or S1 form for use within the EU/EEA. Only statutory health insurance, whether public or full private, can provide these forms.

Can I get an A1 or S1 form with expat health insurance?

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