Social security: how to prove your legal status in France?

Verified 13 March 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You must demonstrate that you are complying with the condition of regularity of the stay if you You're not European.

This is the case if you are not a national of an EU countryEuropean Economic Area or Switzerland.

Non-European

You can benefit from Social Security. You will be reimbursed for part of the medical expenses: consultations, medication, hospital expenses...

For this, you must fulfill the condition of regularity of the stay. It is appreciated on the day of your request.

To attest to the regularity of your situation, you can provide, depending on the case, one of the following valid documents:

European

You don't need to justify your situation in France.