International Student Requirements

The **International Student Requirements** are the administrative tasks international students at HEC Paris must complete for their stay in France. These primarily address long-term visa requirements, medical and insurance requirements. For any questions, students must contact their respective Student Life Office.

## Visa Arrival Requirements / OFII

European students from **Schengen Area** are not required to submit documentation for a visa to the French government and are exempt from this procedure. All other international students must complete the following:

1. Go to https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/#/ (Start with the validation by selecting Validate your VLS-TS long stay visa)

2. Pay for your visa by buying a "stamp" (an official certificate from the French government that you paid by going to https://timbres.impots.gouv.fr/pages/achat/choixTimbres.jsp.

3. Deliver the documents to the Student Life Office for them to have on file.

## Visa Renewal Requirements

Students without a carte de sejour must renew their visas. Students should go to the Student Life Office to receive a checklist with what will be required to reapply for their visas.
In general, the following should be anticipated:
- Copy of your ID Passeport page (its validity must cover the whole period of your studies)
- Copy of your Visa page
- Copy of your OFII sticker page
- Copy of your current “carte de séjour” (both sides) if you have got one
- Copy of your birth certificate AND the translation in French (official translation by certified translator)
- Proof of accommodation (Certificate of residence supplied by HEC Residence Office or Expansiel or Utility bill issues less than 3 months ago OR recent receipts or contract lease OR housing insurance or Housing certificate signed by the person with whom you are living + the photocopy of his/her ID, the photocopy of his/her French residence permit if applicable, photocopy of his/her proof of accommodation
- Enrolment certificate in French (on-line on your student portal).
-Evidence of funds for the upcoming school year (Bank statement by permanent transfer establishing that you have a minimum monthly income of €615 paid into a French bank account or a minimum of €6150 yearly income (students will be required to open a bank account in France and to set up a regular transfer or deposit the corresponding amount of the upcoming stay (6 months : e.g. 6 x €615) or Certificate provided by someone taking responsibility for your upkeep (page 4 “Attestation de prise en charge”) signed by the person (payslips required and income tax form) or o Scholarship certificate (in French) for students who is granted a scholarship
- Evidence of financial resources for the past year and the coming year (bank statements, internship agreement, scholarship…)
- Four recent ID photographs (with nothing obscuring the face on a light blue/light grey background). The frame size must be 35 mm X 45mm high. The entire face must be uncovered with both eyes visible and clearly recognizable. Glasses are not permitted. The photograph must be in color. Smiling is strictly forbidden. Check for “photomaton” (French photobooth) on http://www.photomaton.fr Auchan next to HEC has a photo booth that will take the appropriate photographs
- Questionnaire (in the file)
-Last transcript or last diploma (on-line on your student portal)
- Cursus scolaire (in the file)

## Healthcare Requirements

Healthcare in France is provided in large part by the government, and is called Sécurité sociale (Social Security - not to be confused with the American Social Security). When you arrive in France, you are automatically covered for 30% of your medical expenses by Social Security. The French government will reimburse 70% of your medical expenses after you have registered with the Social Security service and declared an attending physician (médecin traitant). To ensure this, please follow the instructions below. The remaining 30% can be covered by a personal insurance policy, or out-of-pocket expenses.

### Non-European International Students

Complete the following steps and submit the required documents to your Student Life Office. If you have any questions, contact your Student Life Office.

#### Register with Social Security

1. Go to Amelie at https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/espace/#/
2. Sumbit the required documents.

#### Declaration of Attending Physician (Médecin Traitant)

1. Go to the HEC Paris Medical Center.
2. Request a form to declare a Médecin Traitant
3. Fill out the information in '*Identification de l'assure(e) et du beneficiaire des soins*'
	1. Section: *L'assure(e)* - This section is for the person insured.
		1. Nom de Famille: Your last name
		2. Prenom: Your first name
		3. No de securite sociale: This is the social security number provided to you by the French government and it can be found on your attestation (see above) next to 'Numero de l'assure'. You can find the attestation document on your Amelie portal.
	2. Section: *Le beneficiaire des soins* - This section is for the person receiving care. For adults, this is the same name as the first section. If you have children, you would fill out the name of your child in this section.
		1. Nom de famille: Last name
		2. Prenom: First name
		3. Date de naissance: Date of birth
		4. Addresse de l'assure(e): Your personal address at HEC Paris (either Expansiel, B-Building etc.)
4. Sign and date in the section '*Declaration conjointe du beneficiaire des soins et du medecin traitant*'
5. Make a copy for you, and deliver the signed document to your Student Life office.

### Students from Quebec

You must provide the HEC staff a copy of your SE-401-Q-102 form.

### Students from Switzerland

If you have a European Health Insurance Card, there is no need to register for French Social Security. If you have the S1 Form, the HEC staff will help you register for state-run healthcare coverage during your first days on campus.

## Health Insurance

Students may sign up for health insurance with the following providers. HEC Paris has an agreement with Heyme.

**LANGUAGE NOTE:** In France, 'mutuelle' is the term used to search for health insurance. The word 'assurance' is generally used regarding housing and/or vehicle insurance.

- Heyme

- AXA

## CCIP

You must sign up for personal insurance during your studies in France. It should cover the following: civil liability, individual accidents, repatriation assistance, and medical expenses abroad.

This must be purchased *separately* from your health insurance.

A personal insurance package with the CCIP (Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de région Paris - Île-de-France) has been negotiated by HEC Paris specifically for HEC students. This insurance costs €15 per year, and covers both school-related and non-school-related activities throughout the world.

Subscribe at https://subscribe.acs-ami.com/moteurs/ccip/en/login, using the access code “cciparisidf“. You can apply for this after your arrival on campus.