Customs requirements for France

Reasons for travel	Customs requirements
Holiday/Temporary stay	If you are travelling to France for a holiday you will need to provide a copy of your passport and flight tickets
Students	If you are travelling to France to study you will need to provide your passport, inbound flight details and a letter from your place of study confirming your attendance, the course to be studied and the length of the course
Returning resident	If you are returning to France to live, you will need to provide a copy of your passport, flight tickets and proof of residency
Working Abroad	If you are moving to France to work, you will need to provide a copy of your passport. You may also be required to provide a work contract and flight tickets
Relocation	If you are emigrating you will need to provide a copy of your passport, your flight details and official proof of residence or rental agreement

You may be able to claim duty relief on your shipment if you are a student, returning resident, working abroad or relocating to France. You can find out more about this and how to apply at the following link: https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/transferring-your-primary-residence-france

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