Find all the information according to your profile on https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/entry-conditions-visas

VISA

Useful websites

• To apply for a visa, visit France Visas, the official website of the French government.
• To find the information you need, see ” Do I need a visa? “

RESIDENT PERMIT

On arrival, you will need to validate your visa OR apply for a residence permit on ANEF.

If in doubt, contact information-formalitesmigratoires@univ-poitiers.fr

When your residence permit is ready, you will be contacted by the prefecture, which will tell you how to collect it. At this point, you’ll need to pay the tax stamp fee, either online or at a tobacconist’s. The amount of the tax varies according to the endorsement on your visa.

NB: Algerian research scientists cannot apply online, but can contact us for an appointment at the prefecture: euraxess@univ-poitiers.fr

Talent chercheur Famille resident permit

The application for a resident permit can be made at the same time as the Talent chercheur application. The application for a Talent chercheur Family residence permit will only be considered once the application for a Talent chercheur residence permit has been validated.

If you have any questions about renewing your residence permit, please contact the University’s International Relations Department at: information-formalitesmigratoires@univ-poitiers.fr

• CROUS offers 3F rooms (private toilet and shower, but kitchen shared with other residents) or independent T1 studios. Accommodation is available on the Poitiers campus, in the city center or on the Futuroscope campus (depending on availibilies).

• Beau site residence

The University of Poitiers has a residence for foreign post-docs, researchers and professors.

The residence offers 15 apartments:

• • • 9 type 1 apartments
    • 1 type (PMR = disabled person)
    • 4 type II apartments
    • 1 type III apartment

All units are fully furnished and equipped with appliances, from sofas to crockery, TV sets and Internet access.

A laundry room on the^1st floor with washing machines, tumble dryers, an ironing board and a steam unit.

A recreation room with TV, DVD player, large table with chairs, coffee tables and armchairs. The room has Wifi Internet access.

An outdoor terrace on the second floor, with garden tables and chairs.

PLEASE NOTE: maximum length of stay is 6 months.

RATES

Information / booking: beau.site@univ-poitiers.fr

Please note: the housing market in Poitiers is very tight, including at the Crous, which will not always have accommodation to offer.

• • • Private accommodation

Consult the Euraxess housing guide for useful advice: https: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/accommodation

Find all the information you need about your profile here: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/social-security

As a Passeport Talent researcher, your file is managed by the Paris CPAM.

Once you’ve signed your contract, you’ll be registered with the university’s HR department.

Useful websites

Ameli (CPAM website where you can create your personal space)

Doctolib (online appointments with healthcare professionals)

CLEISS

The Caisse d’allocations familiales (CAF) is a national family assistance organization.

As a foreigner residing in France, you are entitled to family benefits such as :

• housing benefit
• monthly allowance for child(ren),
• benefit for young children,
• monthly childcare assistance, etc.

Find out more here: https: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/family

Consult the complete Euraxess guide here:  https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/taxation

As an international researcher, you will find a special service at your local tax office: https: //www.impots.gouv.fr/international/particulier

The tax office on which the researcher depends depends on his or her place of residence.

Poitiers Tax office

SIP de Poitiers (Service des Impôts des Particuliers)

15, rue de Slovénie BP 565
86021 Poitiers Cedex

Opening hours, address, contacts: https: //demarchesadministratives.fr/service-des-impots/poitiers-86000

For non residents on 1st January

Service des impôts des particuliers non résidents

By phone

+33 (0) 1 72 95 20 42

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

By email

Via your secure messaging system on your personal account

By post

10 rue du Centre

TSA 10010

93465 Noisy-Le-Grand Cedex

=> A workshop will be held in the spring to answer your questions about taxes. Agents from the Direction Départementale des Finances Publiques will be present.

The CFLE welcomes all foreigners to full-time French language courses for a semester or an academic year. On request, the CFLE also organizes specific programs for individuals or groups wishing to improve their language skills in order to pursue university studies or enter the world of work.

Information and contacts here.

Find out more about nurseries, childcare and the education system here: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/family

There are 30 académies in France.

If you live in the Vienne region, your child’s school is in the Poitiers academy.

In France, schooling is compulsory from age 3 to 16. Education is mainly provided by :

• free public schools, with the exception of canteen fees, before- and after-school care and extra-curricular activities. Your child will be assigned to a school according to where you live.
• private schools under contract with the State, which set their own fees. Your child can be enrolled in any private school, regardless of where you live.

Programs are the same in all establishments.

The school year begins in September. The school vacation schedule depends on the zone in which the school is located. The main summer vacations, which are the same for all zones, are in July and August.

The Poitiers academy is part of zone A for school vacations.

To find out the calendar for the current school year, visit the Education Nationale website.

Nursery and elementary school

To enroll your child in kindergarten or elementary school, contact your local city hall. The city hall will issue a registration certificate, which must be presented to the school director.

Documents required:

• • proof of civil status for the child and the legal guardian
  • proof of address
  • previous school documents, if possible
  • school and extra-curricular insurance

Contacts

For public schools: contact your local city hall.

For private schools: contact the school of your choice directly.

College and High School

Prior to enrolment, your child will meet with a guidance counselor who will administer tests to assess his/her academic level. Your child will be assigned to a school and class according to his/her level. Thereafter, your child’s head teacher will remain your main contact.

Documents to be provided

• proof of civil status for the child and the legal guardian
• proof of address
• previous school documents

Contacts

To arrange an appointment with a guidance counselor, please contact CASNAV in Poitiers.

We remain at your disposal should you need help with your child’s schooling: euraxess@univ-poitiers.fr