What you need to know
For those of you first timers, Paris can be quite confusing if you do not know your way around. Additionally, a lot of Parisians may not treat you as well as you are used to if they think you are just a lost foreigner visiting the city. Some will try and take advantage of the fact that you are not a permanent resident.
But no worries ! The CIS team has got you covered. On this page we will tell you what you need to know about Paris, the Dos and Don'ts and things you may need in Paris.
But no worries ! The CIS team has got you covered. On this page we will tell you what you need to know about Paris, the Dos and Don'ts and things you may need in Paris.
Things you may need in Paris
First, here is a list of the things that will most definitely come in handy during your stay in the City of Lights:
1. Navigo/Imagine R
2. Velib
3. Map
4. Bank Account
5. Phrase Book
Below are a few links that will give you more detailed information about some of the things you will need during your time abroad in Paris.
1. Navigo/Imagine R
2. Velib
3. Map
4. Bank Account
5. Phrase Book
Below are a few links that will give you more detailed information about some of the things you will need during your time abroad in Paris.
Bank Account
Opening a bank account in France: If you stay in France more than 3 months, you can open an account in a bank.
How can I open a bank account?
It is very easy: you just need to make an appointment to open an account in the bank of your choice. To open the account, you will need to show:
List of Banks
Look for partnerships with your host bank which might make it easier to create a bank account in France.
• Banque Populaire
• Barclays France
• BNP Paribas
• Caisse d’Epargne
• HSBC France
• La Banque Postale
• Crédit Agricole
• Société Générale
• CIC
• Credit Lyonnais
• Credit Mutuel
How can I open a bank account?
It is very easy: you just need to make an appointment to open an account in the bank of your choice. To open the account, you will need to show:
- ID (passport or identity card)
- your residence card
- proof of domicile: this is a document on which your name and address is indicated. It can be a receipt for payment of rent, telephone bill, gas or electricity bill.
List of Banks
Look for partnerships with your host bank which might make it easier to create a bank account in France.
• Banque Populaire
• Barclays France
• BNP Paribas
• Caisse d’Epargne
• HSBC France
• La Banque Postale
• Crédit Agricole
• Société Générale
• CIC
• Credit Lyonnais
• Credit Mutuel