III · Settling in France

The first chapter of a French life.

Visa, accommodation, bank account, health insurance, mobile line and every administrative step. Whether you arrive for studies, a programme, or a family chapter, you are not alone once you land in France.

What we handle

From the visa to the lease, beside you at each step.

Six concrete services that turn your arrival in France from a stressful checklist into a smooth landing. Each one can be booked individually or as part of a turnkey package.

Visa support

Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS), short-stay business visa, family visa. Etudes en France filing, financial guarantees, accommodation proof, French embassy interview preparation, follow-up until your visa is in hand.

3 weeks average·End-to-end filing

Accommodation search

Studio, shared apartment, family rental or short-term housing. We screen agencies, organise visits (in person or remote), negotiate the lease, and walk you through the dossier required by French landlords (the famous one).

Paris & major cities·Remote-friendly

Bank account

Opening a French bank account from Riyadh or after arrival. We work with banks that accept Saudi clients smoothly, prepare the file, and book the account-opening appointment ahead of your arrival.

Pre-arrival possible·BNP, Société Générale, HSBC

Health insurance

Sécurité sociale enrolment, mutuelle (top-up insurance) selection, CPAM file, Carte Vitale follow-up. We compare offers and help you pick the right cover for your status (student, professional, family).

Public + mutuelle·Sécu enrolment included

Mobile line & utilities

French mobile number with the right operator (Orange, Free, SFR), internet box, electricity (EDF) and gas contracts. Set up before or after you land, with the paperwork done in your name.

Paris & nationwide·French SIM included

Admin & CAF

Préfecture appointments, residence permit (titre de séjour), CAF housing aid application, address registration, French tax setup, transport pass (Navigo). The whole French paperwork ecosystem, in your hand.

Full admin pack·French + English support
Typical timeline

From Riyadh to your French keys, in four steps.

A clear sequence so you always know what is happening, when, and what is coming next.

01

Discovery call & needs map

A 30-minute conversation to understand your situation, the city you are heading to, your budget, and the calendar. We define which services you actually need.

02

Visa & pre-arrival pack

Two to three months before departure: visa filing, bank account opening from Riyadh, accommodation shortlist with virtual visits, mobile and insurance contracts ready to activate.

03

Arrival week support

In your first week in France: airport pickup if needed, lease signing, French SIM activation, first bank visit, Sécu enrolment, neighbourhood walk-through. You hit the ground running.

04

Three-month follow-up

CAF housing aid filed, Carte Vitale received, residence permit appointment booked. We stay reachable for the small French admin questions that always come up.

Ready to land softly in France?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We will map your settlement project and propose the right service mix, with a clear timeline.

Book a free 30-min call