Removals to France has never been easier.
We are a specialist removals company offering fully insured removals services between Ireland and France.
Being based in Galway allows us to effectively serve the whole of Ireland, providing a cost effective and reliable solution to your needs.
Galway based Removal Company specialised in removals to and from France with door to door deliveries to and from Ireland, moving and storage at very attractive prices.
We offer a storage facility for all our customers (storage and handling charges would apply)
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: You can live and work in France without a visa.
Non-EU citizens (e.g. US, UK, Canada): You’ll likely need a long-stay visa (visa de long séjour) for stays over 90 days.
Common types:
Work visa
Student visa
Family reunification
Visitor visa (no work allowed)
Tip: Start visa applications at least 2–3 months in advance via the French consulate in your country.
Short-Term Stay: Airbnb, furnished apartments, or temporary rentals are good for settling in.
Long-Term: Look on websites like:
Be ready to provide:
Proof of income
Employment contract
Guarantor (often a challenge for newcomers—some use GarantMe as a solution)
Popular expat cities: Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice, Toulouse, Montpellier.
Job search platforms:
35-hour work week
Generous vacation (5 weeks/year is standard)
Punctuality and formal etiquette are important in business
Language: While many jobs in tech or international companies are in English, speaking French greatly improves your chances of finding work and integrating.
France has one of the best healthcare systems in the world.
After 3+ months of legal residency, you can apply for PUMA (Protection Universelle Maladie) for state health insurance.
You’ll also need a mutuelle (top-up private insurance) to cover what the state doesn’t.
Paris: €1,500–€3,000
Other cities: €1,000–€2,000
Open a French bank account early (you’ll need it for rent, salary, utilities).
Taxation: Be aware of double taxation treaties. File taxes in both countries if required.
Learn French – this is crucial, even at a basic level.
Join expat groups (Facebook, Meetup) or take part in local activities.
Get a Navigo pass if in Paris – cheap and unlimited public transport.
Understand the “administrative culture” – bureaucracy can be slow and paper-heavy. Be patient and persistent.
Consider hiring:
A relocation consultant
A French translator/interpreter
Or use services like FranceConnect for e-government paperwork.