Registering with your consulate
Simple and free, registration is optional but highly recommended as it enables you to :
- Obtain or renew your documents (passport, visa)
- Access educational grants, vote
- Receive updates about your host country
- Ease your customs procedures upon arrival
For comprehensive details on registering with the Registry of French Nationals Abroad.
Preparing your expatriation with France Diplomatie
We also invite you to visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, especially the Citizen Services section, which can answer all your questions about your upcoming expatriate status. It's a goldmine for preparing your move abroad!
The website offers downloadable practical guides to thoroughly prepare for your international departure. We advise consulting them in advance to foresee all the documentary and administrative needs you might have before leaving and during your stay.
Two essential resources to consult before departing :
- Information to know about your host country : over 50 countries listed (entry and stay conditions, health, taxation, daily life, employment, etc.)
- Directory of French Representations Abroad : find your embassy or consulate in just a few clicks
