France - EU Factsheets

Contents:

Introduction

Moving to France
Registration Procedures
The Residence Permit
Moving Goods
Moving Plants & Animals
Moving Financial Assets
Moving Cars
The Driving Licence
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School

Living in France
The System
Taxes & Charges
Shopping
Accommodation
Educational System
Transport

Social Security
E forms - General overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
Family Benefits
Old Age Insurance
Unemployment Benefits

Working in France
Recruitment
Applications
Recognition of Qualifications
Conclusion of Contracts
Amendments of Contracts
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Annual Leave
End of Employment
Employment of Women
Occupational Risks
Sexual Harassment
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes

Recognition of Diplomas
General System
Paramedical Professions
Teachers
Engineers
Lawyers
General & Specialist Doctors
Pharmacists
Dentists
Midwives
Veterinarian
General Care Nurses
Architects

Introduction:

The European Union provides a vast amount of valuable information for EU citizens living in (or planning to live in) other Member States.

Here, AngloINFO has collected together all the English-language factsheets that relate to life in the Republic of France and EU member states in general.

Just select the category that interests you from the menu on the left-hand side of this page.

More information on EU laws and facilities can be found on the following European Union websites:

Europa (general information in all languages)
Europe Direct (questions and answers)
EURES (European Job Mobility portal)
Europa Travelling in Europe (practical information)
EuropaGo (Kids information and interaction portal)
European Youth Portal

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