How to obtain a 846 (a form to register your car in France)
The biggest change for UK vehicle owners importing a car to France since Brexit is the possible addition of customs duties (droits de douane) and VAT (TVA), but what does this mean in practice? From 1st Jan 2021, all UK registered non-commercial vehicles being imported to France will require an 846A certificate (Certificat de dédouanement). […]
Green Card And Car Insurance Certificate
Once you have purchased car insurance, your insurer will provide you with two documents that you must keep at all times with you when using your car: In the event of a police stop, the officer will request that the driver show the green car insurance card (“attestation d’assurance”). It is the driver’s responsibility to […]
Register a UK registered car in France
To register a UK registered car in France, you will need to follow the below steps: Please note that registering a UK car in France is a relatively straightforward process, although it does require a number of different documents and there are a number of potential costs to factor in. It is advisable to not […]
Driving without car insurance?
Driving a car without insurance in France is a serious offense that could result in a hefty fine of up to 3,750€. However, that’s not the only danger you would be facing. In addition to the possibility of facing financial consequences, you could also be subject to other penalties depending on your circumstances: Given the […]
Making a car insurance claim in France
If you have to file a car insurance claim in France, follow these steps: If your call is stolen or vandalised, you should notify the police immediately and file an insurance claim within two days. French insurance companies will wait 30 days before paying for stolen car claims.
Healthcare in France for foreigners and health insurance
State public healthcare in France (Assurance maladie) is not free; costs are shared between the government and patient contributions. Medical treatments and tests are partially funded by the government, with the patient covering the remainder. French state health insurance covers 70 to100% of treatments treatment costs such as doctor visits and hospital stays. The part […]
