Get a VISA
Need a compliant policy for your VISA or residency application?
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Top-up health insurance
Get a quote onlineTopping up the refunds from the French CPAM (social security)
We can get you the best mutuelle.
What are you trying to achieve?
Depending on the goal(s) you have, you may need a different type of policy, but we have a large set of policies that can match (almost) all situations: from VISA application to insurance for the carte de séjour. And once you're accepted into the French system, we also have plans for top-up health insurance so that you're on the safe side, whatever your situation.
https://www.fabfrenchinsurance.com/medical-insurance-quote/?type=medical
Medical insurance (PHI)
Apply for a carte de séjour
Mutuelle
Top-up my CPAM cover
Our expert helps you to understand
« In the wake of Brexit, most French consulates and embassies have tightened the rules (mostly for VISA applications), even for non-UK residents. Nowadays, it's twice as important to make sure you provide a compliant set of documentation, including the insurance policy which is why 82% of French VISAs get denied. »
Fabien Pelissier, Founder of Fab French Insurance
Hand holding & services
France can be confusing, especially when it comes to paperwork. To avoid the headaches and pitfalls of the French system, we've partnered with the best hand-holding companies so you can start living your best life in France.
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Let’s get your carte Vitale process started!
We handle the entire healthcare application for you. Our dedicated Admin team will push your application forward with the authorities and will give you regular updates.
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Register your vehicle in France, and we will handle the process for you.
From classic cars and motorbikes to the very latest models, we handle the entire registration process for you. With 500 foreign vehicles successfully registered in France already we'll import your vehicle as smoothly as Frenchly possible.
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Struggling with your VISA or residency application? Let's make it easy.
We will do the heavy lifting from the VISA to the carte de séjour application. If we aren't able to obtain your Visa or residency card, even for reasons outside our control, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.
Why choose us?
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Tested & Approved
We’ve been fabulous for six years! That’s six years of providing fabulous, helpful service to our British clientele and that’s what we’ll keep doing.
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Fluent exchanges
You’ll get a dedicated English-speaking contact who’s also a native French speaker so that you’ll avoid the pitfalls and headaches of the French system.
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Large network
We work with more than 30 insurers and many more providers, so we can always find an affordable solution for each and every different situation.
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100% French
You didn’t come to France to be advised by people who don’t even understand France! We are a small team based in the Southwest of France, all our staff is French, and therefore we know all the tricky bits of the French system; we can make your life as hassle-free as Frenchly possible.
Our clients are from all over the world
- United Kingdom
- USA
- South Africa
- Canada
- Australia
- Europe
- New Zealand
- Malta
- Cyprus
We’re 100% independent, working only for our customers
But don’t just take our word for it – listen to what our fabulous customers have to say!
Excellent insurance broker with very good customer service. Highly recommended.
What a positive experience. They were very responsive, and when one plan turned out to not work for us due to timing, they quickly offered another solution. We feel that they bent over backwards to meet our tight deadline. We are very pleased, and would highly recommend.
Highly recommend fab French insurance. As well as giving a really competitive price, Fabien is really helpful, responsive and a true professional. Thank you!
Novelia Assurance, & specifically Fabien, we're highly efficient, quick to deal with my request and very professional. Their website was easy to use, everything was clear, and it was a pleasure to deal with them. All my paperwork & communications were given in English so it was extremely helpful to me. Thank you, I will continue to use this company and would definitely recommend it.
Fabien was extremely helpful to me when I was looking for health insurance 2 years ago. He speaks excellent English and helped guide me through several quotes for me to consider. I asked Fabien to clarify a few details I didn't quite understand before I actually signed up for the policy I chose and his replies were always prompt and clearly explained. l am very happy with Fabien's company and I highly recommend to others.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Fab French Insurance? + -
We're an independent insurance broker. Established in 2015 and founded by Fabien, we're a small team of insurance advisors (in-house) located in the Southwest of France.
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What is considered a compliant insurance policy for VISA + -
Without going into too much detail, French embassies expect to get an insurance certificate that covers the date of the VISA (with a mention that it is on automatic renewal for VLS-TS VISAs, for example). They also want to see a mention that "medical expenses" are covered at least up to 30.000€ (and no mention of an exclusion of any sort), no mention of any excess/deductible, and cover for public liability & repatriation.
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How to get a Carte Vitale? + -
Your application to get into the French social security system is something you need to do "manually" as it's not automatically done alongside other applications (residency or whatever). You can also have a look in our "Carte Vitale" section to seek help from our partners
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Who am I buying my policy from? + -
You will be insured directly through the insurance company you've selected, although your broker (us) will remain with you all the time, whatever it is for your application, questions on the policy, claims, etc. We'll always be there, and our advice will always be for free.
More than 50 partner companies
Comparing private medical insurance across different providers can help you find an affordable policy for you
Which insurance do you need ?
Moving to France? Make sure you and your family are covered for every eventuality
Medical Insurance
Moving to France? Make sure you and your family are covered for every eventuality
Mandatory for your application
Private health insurance is a mandatory requirement to get your VISA or carte de séjour (residency permit). 82% of failed applications are turned down because of the insurance so it’s best to work with insurers that know the French requirements to avoid any unpleasant surprise.
Top-up Health Insurance
Also known as Mutuelle
Top up your coverage
This will top-up the refunds you get from the French CPAM (social security) or things that aren’t covered at all (like orthodontics, private room at the hospital, etc.).
Top-up health insurance is only available once you get an active French social security number.
Need help? Just ask!
We handle entire applications for you. Our partners have dedicated admin team that can push your application forward with the authorities and will give you regular updates.
