Moving to France from Italy

Freedom of movement means no permit, but PUMA, banking and your patente still need sorting.

EU citizen — no visa neededLicence valid as-isCurrency: EUR

What you get

As an EU citizen you skip the visa steps — we track the healthcare, banking and registration milestones that still matter.

Every step of French admin explained in short, checked articles with links back to the official source.

Shops, guest houses, tradespeople and professionals from home — wherever you land in France.

Convert a EUR salary into euros and see how rent, groceries and transport compare city to city.

Freedom of movement removes the permit steps. These are the deadlines that still apply.

3 mo
PUMA healthcare waiting period ends
After three months of residence you can usually apply for state health cover.

We only ask for what your stage actually needs.

Banking & money

What banks ask for, and what to do if you are refused.

CAF & benefits

Who can claim, and why the file takes so long.

Driving licence

Insurance, priority rules and the paperwork you must carry in the car.

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