Relocation to France
A guide to relocating to France: visas, taxation, housing, education and the Jewish community in Paris. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to France: visas, taxation, housing, education and the Jewish community in Paris. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalParis
- Population~68.6 million
- LanguageFrench · English widely spoken in cities
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time zoneCET/CEST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
France is an EU member.
Taxation
A progressive, relatively high tax system alongside extensive social insurance.
Economy and cost of living
Moderate to high living costs.
Housing
A competitive rental market, especially in Paris, requiring guarantors (garant) and documents.
Education
High-quality, free public education alongside international schools and leading universities.
Healthcare
One of the world's leading public healthcare systems (Sécurité sociale), alongside private medicine, with a high standard of service.
Community and culture
One of Europe's largest Jewish communities, mainly in Paris and southern cities, with synagogues, schools and kosher restaurants.
Employment and business
A strong, diverse economy spanning luxury goods, fashion, industry, technology and tourism, with many multinational headquarters in Paris.
Ocean's winning tip
Start arranging housing and guarantors (garant) early: this is Paris's biggest bureaucratic challenge. Your Ocean Journey Manager helps you prepare and connect with the right professionals.
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