Resources
Free practical resources for English-speaking expats in France
Moving to France comes with plenty of questions.
What should you prepare before you leave ? Which documents do you need ? Who should you contact ? And what happens once you arrive ?
We've created a collection of practical guides and checklists to help you understand French administration, stay organised and approach each step with greater confidence.
📘 Free Starter Guides
Moving to France Starter Guide
Planning to move to France ? Start here.
This free guide provides a practical introduction to the main administrative steps involved in moving to France.
You'll discover how to prepare before leaving, understand your visa and post-arrival formalities, approach healthcare registration, organise your documents and manage your first weeks in France.
French Healthcare Registration Starter Guide
Trying to understand CPAM and the French healthcare system ?
This practical guide explains the basics of healthcare registration in France and helps you understand where to start, which documents may be required and how to keep track of your application.
French Administration Starter Guide
French administration feels complicated ? You're not alone.
This guide focuses on the practical side of dealing with French administrations: understanding official letters, identifying the right organisation, organising your documents, contacting an administration and following up on a request.
Retiring in France Starter Guide
Planning to enjoy your retirement in France ?
Relocating after retirement involves several important considerations, including immigration, healthcare, finances, tax residence and the practical organisation of your new life in France. This guide provides a clear starting point to help you identify the key questions and prepare your move with greater confidence.
Starting a Business in France Starter Guide
Thinking about starting a business in France ?
From defining your project and choosing an appropriate structure to completing the registration process and understanding your ongoing administrative obligations, there are several things to consider. This guide gives you a clear introduction to the main steps and helps you understand where to start.
Practical Checklists
Know what to do next.
Sometimes you don't need another long explanation. You just need to know what to check, what to prepare and what to do next.
Our free checklists are designed to help you turn information into action.
Moving to France
Organise the main steps involved in preparing your move and settling in France
French Healthcare Registration
Organise the key steps and documents needed for your healthcare registration in France
French
Procedures
Prepare, submit and follow up on your French administrative procedures with a simple system
Starting a Business in France
Keep track of the key steps involved in preparing and registering your business in France
Retiring in France
Organise the main administrative and practical steps involved in preparing your retirement in France
Resources designed for real-life situations
French administration can be difficult to navigate, especially when you're dealing with it in a new language.
HumaForm resources are designed to make administrative procedures easier to understand, helping you identify what matters, organise your documents and take the next step with greater confidence.
More resources coming soon
We're working on new practical resources to make life and administration in France easier.
Complete Guides
More detailed resources covering specific situations.
Templates & Tools
Practical templates, trackers and administrative tools.
Administrative Toolkits
Complete resource packs combining guides, checklists and practical tools.
Sometimes, a guide isn't enough.
Every situation is different. You may have received a letter you don't understand, be unsure which procedure applies to you or simply need help organising your administrative file.
HumaForm provides personalised administrative support in English to help you understand your situation and identify the next steps.