Registering with the french health care system as an EU citizen, NO employment yet, NO french residence yet

Hello Elena,

If you do not work and live in France for less than 3 months, you can cannot apply to the health insurance.

However, if you benefits from rights or pension from a European country, you can claim for the form E106 (S1) to the National Health System of your country.

On receipt of form E106, please, provide CPAM with :

• the printed Form application for the right to health insurance (S1106) (PDF)  ;
• your birth certificate ;
• your marriage certificate ;
• your passport or ID copies ;
• a proof of residency (Utility Bills, rental contract, etc.) ;
• particulars of your bank account (RIB - relevé d'identité bancaire).

These documents permit us to affiliate you to our system and to take charge of your medical expenses. This follows the French legislation concerning reciprocity with your social security system, and for a period of time as indicated on the form E106 (S1).

Also, I confirm that as a European citizen, you are authorized to work in France even if you don't have a social security number.

I wish you a nice day.