Student insurance Come to France

In France, all students must be covered by health insurance in order to access medical care without having to pay high costs out of pocket. Health insurance is often required to obtain a student visa.

You must register on the Assurance Maladie website (ameli.fr) once you are in France. You will need documents such as your passport, student card and proof of address.

Yes, Social Security registration is free for non-European foreign students enrolled in a French higher education establishment.

Travel insurance in France covers medical expenses that are not reimbursed by Social Security. It is highly recommended to reduce your health costs. You can also take out civil liability insurance, which will be required by your school or for your work placement.

With the Come to France package, you’ll be covered for :

• Assistance and repatriation
• Medical expenses in France
• Baggage assistance and flight delays
• Civil liability

In the event of hospitalisation, you must call your insurance’s assistance centre. The costs are covered at 100% of the actual costs, up to €150,000.

Medical expenses other than hospitalisation, such as consultations, visits, X-rays, analyses and pharmacy, are reimbursed at 100% of actual costs, up to €150,000.

In the event of loss, theft or damage to baggage, you are covered for up to €3,000 per person, with a limit of €360 per valuable item and a maximum of €720. The excess per case is €30.

If your baggage is delayed for more than 24 hours, you will receive compensation of up to €180 per person. For flight delays of more than 6 hours, compensation is €30 per hour, up to a maximum of €150.