Moving to France from Spain
No visa, no carte de séjour. Same currency too, so it is really about admin and healthcare transfer.
What you get
Your deadline tracker
As an EU citizen you skip the visa steps — we track the healthcare, banking and registration milestones that still matter.
Build my timelineGuides for Spanish arrivals
Every step of French admin explained in short, checked articles with links back to the official source.
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Shops, guest houses, tradespeople and professionals from home — wherever you land in France.
Browse the directoryCost of living & salary
Convert a EUR salary into euros and see how rent, groceries and transport compare city to city.
Run the numbersYour first year, from Spain
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.
Where are you right now?
We only ask for what your stage actually needs.
Moving to France
Still planning. Show me what's coming and what to prepare.
Just arrived
I'm here. Track my healthcare, bank and registration steps.
Already living in France
I'm settled. Skip the visa questions.
Start with these
All 5 guidesBanking & money
Opening a French bank account
What banks ask for, and what to do if you are refused.
CAF & benefits
CAF: housing and family benefits
Who can claim, and why the file takes so long.
Driving licence
Driving in France: the basics
Insurance, priority rules and the paperwork you must carry in the car.
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