How to be covered if I am a European student ?

If you are a citizen of another European Union (EU) country, Switzerland, or the European Economic Area (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) and you are coming to France as a student, upon your situation, you do not necessarily need to apply for a french social security number.

Here is a sum up of the different situations:

•    You have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a provisional replacement certificate valid at least until the end of the academic year*

These documents mean that you are still covered by your home country’s social protection institution and it will cover your healthcare expenses, even if they incurred in France. You will not be part of French healthcare system but if you have medical cares in France, you can ask the reimbursment to the CPAM where you live.

*Please notice you can apply for your EHIC or provisional replacement certificate through your home country’s social protection institution before you come to France.

•    You are still covered by your country of origin and your social security institution gives you a S1 form.

You can be attached to the Assurance Maladie and have to apply online on our website for foreigner students.

•    You do not have any of these documents, nor an EHIC, nor a S1 form and you are not entitled to any other european health insurance  you can apply directly on our student website.

If you are in one of the last two situations, you will find the procedure to follow and a FAQ (frequently asked questions) in this topic: "How to be covered if I am an international student ? ".

Beware, the resident permit is only required for non european citizen.

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