[Forum ameli pour les assurés] Dernières questions

I already have a security number but not validated, I left france for 1 year, i'm back for my master do I need to renew?

Danin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:35:10 GMT

my situation is. I'm an international student, I did an exchange semester in france back in early 2025 at that time i applied for the l'assurance maladie. all my document were validated and i have received the "ATTESTATION DE DROITS" with my social security number, but have not created an ameli account nor request a carte vital. i left the country for a year. Now that i return for my master in late sept 2026, what should i do with my current status in order to renew or reactivate my social security number? I shloud add that the region in france i currently doing my master is different from the region i did my exchange and requested for the l'assurance maladie.

Question About My Temporary Social Security Identification Number

Danin — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:12:33 GMT

Bonjour,

I am an international student and I have recently returned to France to continue my studies at IMT Atlantique in Nantes.

During my previous stay in France, I applied for registration with Assurance Maladie and received a **temporary social security identification number** in Lyon. However, my application was later rejected because some information or documents needed to be corrected. I did not complete the correction at that time because I returned to Cambodia.

I am now back in France and would like to know what procedure I should follow.

Could you please confirm whether my **temporary social security identification number is still valid** and whether I can continue my previous application? Or do I need to submit a new application as an international student in Nantes?

I would also appreciate it if you could let me know which documents I need to provide to complete my registration.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Kind regards,
Danin

English Speaking Hotline Out of Order ?

Martin JG — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:04:30 GMT

Hello,

I have tried to reach the English Speaking Hotline from Ameli, but it is exceptionally closed. Is this hotline still active and when will it be available again?

Thank you
Martin

Birth certificate details

Seria — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:22:48 GMT

Hello
I am an international student from Bangladesh and my birth certificate has been issued by the Bangladesh government in English. Does the document still need to be translated? And does it need to be apostilled? If yes, what is the procedure to get apostilled documents? When I spoke to representatives from CPAM Essonne in my university they told me no translation was required.
Certain details (present address and permanent address) on my birth certificate do not match the addresses on my passport. Will this cause any issue? Does there need to be changes made to the document?
Thank you

Can i send my documents after the due date?

ABDUL — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:39:39 GMT

As I receive 2 letters from ameli 1 has the account details to make my online ameli account and the second contains letter to send some documents for obtaining my cart Vitale. But unfortunately I wasn't able to receive these letters at time because I was not in the country. And the time of doing this was only 15 days. And the due date has passed... Now can I send my documents after the due date and also I tried to login my account by using the account details given on the letter but it was declined.

If my problem can be solved by visiting the CPAM office or can be solved by sending my documents my mail? And if I have to visit CPAM office than how can I take appointment for that? Please guide me. I have 2 problems.

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Proof of Civil Status for Foreign Student?

Angel — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:05:47 GMT

Hello,

I am a Nigerian student in France. I am making preparations to register for French Social Security, and I would like some clarifications about the proof of civil status document.

• I have a clear, PDF scan of my original birth certificate, which was issued when I was born. It features both of my parents names. I would like to ask if this would be valid as a proof of civil status?

• In addition, my birth certificate was issued in English - will a sworn French translation be required?

• Is it acceptable to use other documents such as a birth attestation letter or a "fiche d'etate civile" obtained from the Nigerian Embassy in France?

retired in france but below official retirement age

Eddie — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:11:07 GMT

hello we recently moved to France. I’m a dutch citizen with no dutch healthcare benefits. I’ve recently retired after working for a UK company outside of the EU for many years. Can I join the french healthcare system as I’m below the official retirement age in France, (and UK and the Netherlands). Many thanks for your help.

Assurance Registration Issue

Khurram96 — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:12:31 GMT

Last year I had applied on https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/

I recieved a certificate of eliibility that was valid for a few months until my visa expired, i recieved mail of docs to send back and a form to fill, I had not done that.

I have a titre de sejour now, I'm still a student, and I need to register again, but theis time do the complete process to get my social security number and carte vitale, but on my account it already says processing completed, and there is no option to delete the previous file.

Any help with this will be appreciated.

Best Regards,

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Non French Bank Account

Taniya24 — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:22:23 GMT

I have a Spanish bank account which I use for receiving my salary as well. Is that fine to use for the social security registration & reimbursement?

Passport- based birth certificate valid for Social Security?

Taniya24 — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:48:22 GMT

I have my passport based birth certificate issued in July 2026 by the Indian Embassy in Paris (English & French). Please let me know if that document is enough & valid (as issued in the last 12 months) for the social security registration?

Poursuite du prélèvement des cotisations malgré mon départ de France il y a un an

Catherine — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:39:17 GMT

J'ai quitté la France en juin 2025 pour retourner aux États-Unis, à la suite de la fin de mon contrat de travail à Paris en mai 2025.
Depuis mon départ, j'ai transmis à plusieurs reprises les documents justificatifs via mon compte Ameli et j'ai effectué plusieurs demandes afin de signaler mon départ définitif de France et de demander la clôture de mes droits à l'Assurance Maladie. Malgré ces démarches, je continue d'être prélevé de 12 € par mois au titre des cotisations. Je vous remercie de bien vouloir procéder à la résiliation de mon affiliation à la Sécurité sociale française, conformément à mes précédentes demandes, et de me rembourser les cotisations prélevées depuis mon départ de France, soit les sommes perçues au cours des douze derniers mois. Je vous remercie par avance de l'attention portée à ma demande et reste à votre disposition pour fournir tout document complémentaire nécessaire.

Short expiry date on Attestation de Droits with a UK retiree S1?

PandA — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:34:40 GMT

I am a UK retiree and registered my UK S1 at my local CPAM in 2025. I have updated my Carte Vitale several times at the pharmacy. I received an alert through Ameli.fr advising me my eligibility for French health care comes to an end in just one month and to send documents to avoid this happening, but it does not specify what documents. It also doesn't provide a way to send any documents (Alpes-Maritimes). The UK retiree S1 does not have an end date and continues to provide coverage in perpetuity, unless I leave France and advise the UK government accordingly. Even the original letter from CPAM confirming coverage states it is in perpetuity unless I notify a change in circumstances (for example, leave the country). Can you please advise whether a UK retiree S1 should result in CPAM applying an expiry date on my CPAM record, or is this an error? I had expected that my Attestation de droits should always show 1 year of ongoing coverage by CPAM each time I request it, but this is not happening and I believe my account has been coded incorrectly with an expiration date, despite the fact that the S1 doesn't expire and CPAM only registers the S1 to ensure medical costs are reimbursed to CPAM from the UK? Has anyone else had this issue and, if so, how can it be fixed? It creates major issues when renewing France residency each year!

How to Register for CPAM coverage?

The Foreigner — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:17:24 GMT

I have read all the questions and answers, many of which are very complex, but none similar to this one.

I am a 25 year old German citizen by birth (born overseas to a German parent), but have never lived in Germany and do not speak German. I have lived in the UK and USA and moved to France last year on my EU passport (no visa required). I have private health insurance. I am living off savings and am not employed/working. I also have American citizenship and UK citizenship but, to comply with EU laws, I entered France on my German EU passport. I will not be able to get an S1 from Germany, as I have never lived or worked there. I cannot get an S1 from the UK as these are generally only granted to retirees. The USA doesn't have an S1 equivalent.

As an inactive EU citizen, do I have to live in France for 5 years before I can be covered under PUMA or CPAM? Or, can I just apply for PUMA or CPAM now if I do so as a UK or USA citizen rather than an EU citizen? I'm just confused as to how this all works, as it seems strange that an inactive EU citizen has to wait 5 years (I think) to qualify for PUMA or CPAM, yet a US or UK citizen only has to wait for 3 months?

Can you please help me to understand this and whether, even though I am in France as an EU citizen, it is possible to still apply for CPAM/PUMA via my UK or USA citizenship to get faster coverage?

Thank you.

Applying for EU Health Card in France as an Italian/Australian Citizen

danimik — Sat, 30 May 2026 16:36:33 GMT

Hi,

I am a Italian and Australian citizen, and have just moved to France last year. I have never applied for a European Health Card as prior to my move to France I was living in Australia.

Could I please get some assistance in how to get healthcare card? I have my Italian passport however I do live in France and would like to know how to be covered. I currently don't work however I do have proof of residency.

How do I continue cover when my VLS-TS visa is expiring and I am still waiting for ANEF to process my residency renewal?

PandA — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:42:06 GMT

I received an alert in my Ameli.fr account saying my health coverage will expire in July this year, but I am still waiting for ANEF to even start processing my residency for the next year. ANEF is very backlogged, so I am told my residency extension may not come through before my current visa expires. How can I continue coverage as I live in France full-time as a retiree and am just moving into my own home here. I am told it can take months before my residency will be processed. Do you just need me to upload a copy of the receipt from ANEF confirming they have received the application, or something else. Or, do I have to pay for everything myself after July, collect receipts, and then claim back once the residency is approved?

Reimbursements

DG — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:07:32 GMT

Can I obtain a reimbursement for prescriptions I incurred before obtaining my carte vitale?

Organizing paperwork for "Application for membership in the French healthcare system"

Rusty — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:28:45 GMT

Bonjour,

I am ready to submit my "Application for membership in the French healthcare system". After printing my rental lease and supporting documents my package is over 30 pages. Can I use staple, post-it notes highlighters or paperclips to help organize this paperwork or is it preferred completely loose and untouched?

Doctor does not accept carte vitale

Dougebert53 — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:47:21 GMT

The doctor i have to see will not accept carte vitale. Can I still get remboursement?

Submitting Application

Rusty — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:06 GMT

Bonjour, I have completed my application for membership to the French healthcare system can I take the application directly to the CPAM office for submission? If so, do I need to call and make an appointment of are walk-ins allowed?

Application for membership in the French healthcare system

Rusty — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:02 GMT

Bonjour, I am getting ready to submit my "Application for membership in the French healthcare system" form S1106. Can I submit the English version of this form or is this form only available as a reference?

Social Insurance number application (non student)

Cleo — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:17:39 GMT

Hello,
I understand that the below are the requirement to apply for a social insurance number:

• Copy of the passport or identity card;
• The S1106 form "Application for membership in the French health care system" available on the English page
• Certified copy of the birth certificate, the long version one (with the name of your parents);
• Copy of the marriage certificate (if you are married);
• Proof of residency for the past 3 months (utility bills for example);
• Bank account details (RIB - relevé d'identité bancaire/IBAN);
• An S1 refusal form from your health system, if you are eligible and came from an European country;

My question is: I don't want to send my original birth certificate or my marriage certificate from Quebec (already issued in French) because they are the only copies I have. Can I send a photocopy of the certificates? OR certified true copies (copies certifiées conformes)?

Thank you

Adoption leave

Valérie — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:53:33 GMT

To be entitled to adoption leave, you must have been registered with the Assurance Maladie for at least 6 months prior to the expected date of delivery.

Translation needed for UK birth and marriage certificates?

MS — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:48:24 GMT

When applying for my Carte VItale, do I need to have my birth certificate and marriage certificate translated in French? Both are in English and issued in the UK. If yes, do the translations need an "Apostille"? Thank you!

Need for a certified marriage certificate with application for Carte Vitale?

MS — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:53:36 GMT

I am separated from my husband who does not live in France and is not part of the application. I am known under my married name in official documents - so this is different to the name on my birth certificate. Is it advisable to provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate along with my birth certificate in the application?

CPAM registration — Passeport Talent (Personne de Renommée Internationale) + self-employed spouse

Cleo — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:19:38 GMT

Hello,

I hold a Passeport Talent — Personne de Renommée Internationale. My husband accompanied me on a Family passport talent; he was listed as my financial guarantor in my visa application and is self-employed. I'm here to carry on an independent artistic research.

As an independent contractor, he has no fixed employment contract or pay slips. He sells digital courses online, provides remote consulting services, and teaches in person at various training centres. His income is variable and documented through invoices and bank transfers. His clients are a worldwide French-speaking audience.

Our questions:

1. What documents do I need to register for myself under the Passeport Talent — Personne de Renommée Internationale? In the employment section, I wrote "Artist," but I'm on research, so technically, I'm carrying on the research activities rather than focusing on performing.
2. What documents does my husband need to register independently, given that he has no employment contract or pay slips — only invoices and bank records?
3. Does he need to register with URSSAF / Sécurité sociale des indépendants first, or can he apply to CPAM directly?

Thank you!