The Euraxess portai shows you the formalities depending on your situation: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/entry-conditions-visas

You can also consult France Visa here.

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

Your “Student” residence permit will authorize you to work on a secondary basis (more information here).

Renewal

You can apply to renew your residence permit on the Ministry of the Interior’s platform. (ANEF)

This request must be made between 4 months and 2 months before the expiry date of your residence permit. Prefectures may impose penalties for late applications.

Once you have confirmed the registration of your application, you will receive a ” confirmation of deposit “.

If your application is complete, you will receive an ” attestation de décision favorable” valid for the duration of your stay. This document allows you to live and work in France until you receive your residence permit (about 1 month before you receive your residence permit).

Once your residence permit is ready, the Prefecture will send you an SMS telling you that you can make an appointment to collect it.

To make an appointment: https: //www.rdv-prefecture.interieur.gouv.fr/rdvpref/reservation/demarche/1243/

For :

• a duplicate of your residence permit in the event of loss or theft ;
• a change of address (within Vienne) or a change of département (you hold a valid residence permit and have just moved to Vienne),

you need to apply online at the following link: https: //administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/

If you have any questions about renewing your residence permit, please have a look to our FAQ here.

You can also contact the University’s International Relations Department at: information-formalitesmigratoires@univ-poitiers.fr

• For students, the 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 availibility).

Information on https://www.univ-poitiers.fr/en/international-students-scholars/students/housing/

To apply for accommodation, please contact accueil.international@univ-poitiers.fr

The SURIEE will forward your request to the Crous.

A proposal will be sent to you by e-mail, along with the procedure for validating your application.

NB: please allow for online payment of a €100 reservation fee and a security deposit, the amount of which varies according to the type of accommodation. A refund is possible in the event of cancellation within certain deadlines.

• Private housing: the market is very tight in Poitiers, so don’t wait until the last minute to look for accommodation!

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

The Euraxess portal provides information on how to proceed here : https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/social-security

Visit the Ameli website to find out how to register :  https://www.ameli.fr/vienne/assure/droits-demarches/europe-international/protection-sociale-france/vous-venez-etudier-en-france

Tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97rKysIDXdo&list=PLOw7W72Ail26IfqqKOT9Dxw2jdp0HUgb6&index=2

Ameli (CPAM website to create your personal account)

Doctolib (online appointments with healthcare professionals)

University Health Service  (consultations, prevention, disability …)

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

The Family page of the Euraxess portal provides information on rights and procedures here : https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/family

Visit the Euraxess Entry and Stay page for information tailored to your profile: https: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/entry-conditions-visas

THE VISA

Useful websites

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

THE RESIDENCE 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 have to pay the stamp tax online or at a tobacconist’s. The amount of the tax varies according to the wording of your visa.

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

• For students, the 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 (subject to availability).

Information on https://www.univ-poitiers.fr/en/international-students-scholars/students/housing/

To request accommodation, please contact accueil.international@univ-poitiers.fr

The SURIEE will forward your request to the Crous.

A proposal will be sent to you by e-mail, along with the procedure for validating your application.

NB: please allow for online payment of a €100 reservation fee and a security deposit, the amount of which varies according to the type of accommodation. A refund is possible in the event of cancellation within certain deadlines.

• Private housing: the market is very tight in Poitiers, so don’t wait until the last minute to look for accommodation!

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

All the information you need about your profile is available at https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/social-security

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

Once your contract has been signed, you can apply to join the scheme via the university’s HR department.

Useful websites :

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

Doctolib (online appointments with healthcare professionals)

University health service (consultations, prevention, disability, etc.)

• 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.

  All the information you need is available here: https://www.euraxess.fr/france/information-assistance/family

The Euraxess portal explains the French tax system and procedures 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 you depend depends on your 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, contact : 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 from 9h to 16h

By email

Via your secure messaging system on your personal account

By mail :

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 on hand.