Irish Student on Erasmus in France looking to get a social security number

Hello Emily D,

If you are working, you must join the general health insurance scheme, even if you are a student.

To do this, you must submit to the "caisse primaire d'assurance maladie (CPAM)" in your place of residence any document proving your situation (employment contract, pay slip, birth certificate, passport, etc.). You will then be attached to the general scheme on an occupational basis.

To know how to be covered by the French healthcare system, I advise you to read this answer, available on the forum: "New to France - Healthcare?".

You cannot use your irish social security number.

The contact details of your CPAM are available in the "Addresses and contacts" section of the ameli website.

Have a nice day.