How to get settled in 6 steps.

1. Find your home: Start with the housing platforms below to secure your studio.

2. Get your Guarantee: If you don't have a French guarantor, use the services listed to get your certificate in 24h.

3. Mandatory Insurance: Once you have your rental, don't forget to get your Assurance Habitation.

4. A French phone number is mandatory for 2 reasons:

- SMS activation codes

French online banks send you a verification code via SMS to confirm that it’s you. Without a +33 number, you can’t complete the account opening.

- Security and 2FA

Once you have your account, all large payments and settings changes require confirmation via SMS. The banking app won’t work without it.

5. Open your Bank Account: Necessary for your rent, salary, and—most importantly—to receive your CAF housing aid.

6. Apply for CAF & CROUS: Once you have a bank account and a rental contract, apply for CAF for your monthly rent subsidy.

7. Public Transport

8. Social Integration - Join student orgs, language cafes, and events to make France feel like home.