What to prepare before you arrive

Get Health-Ready for France

No coverage = big bills

Sort Your Insurance

French doctors will ask

Bring Your Papers

  • Vaccine records

  • Prescriptions (in French if possible)

  • Medical history in English or French

  • Any chronic illness documentation

Don't count on finding the same ones here

Bring Your Meds

  • Bring 3-month supply if possible

  • Include prescription + translation

  • Some drugs may be unavailable or need a French prescription

It’s easier than finding a dentist in week 1

Get Checked

Dentist

Eyes

General check-up

Mental health

Vaccines

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Google translate: for doctors who don't speak English

Just in case you need help fast

Be Emergency-Ready

15 for SAMU (Medical Emergency)

112 for European Emergency Services

3624 for SOS Médecins (urgent doctor home visits)