Dual EU American citizen.

nschneider2015 New member

Member since 15 September 2023

nschneider2015New member07 October 2025 14:27:02

Hello,

Move set for end of the year. I am a US citizen with German citizenship through my father.

The process for me as I understand it is that I just have to register as a resident at city hall, then complete application for carte vitale.

Any advice or information is appreciated in anything else I need to do.

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert07 October 2025 15:30:00

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@nschneider2015

Welcome, as an EU citizen, it's pretty straightforward for you, as you have the freedom of movement. When you fly, use your German passport as you won't have to worry about the EES.

nschneider2015 New member

Member since 15 September 2023

nschneider2015New member07 October 2025 19:48:14

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Yes, I do that. I am wondering more about applying for the health insurance in France.

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SimCityATExpert08 October 2025 03:34:27

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Yes, I do that. I am wondering more about applying for the health insurance in France. - @nschneider2015

Look up, Public health insurance (PUMA)

partoutati Member

Member since 25 January 2022

partoutatiMember17 October 2025 09:21:58

@nschneider2015

If you have the German citizenship, no problem to move to France. You can also go in any of the European countries. Wife and I have a website: bonjourneverand.com. Best of luck!

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nicole8535 Member

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nicole8535Member18 November 2025 07:37:50

@nschneider2015

You are not obliged, as a German citizen to hold a residency card, but you do have the right to request one. It is wise advice to register at your local mairie and see whether they will give you a Certificat de Résidence or Domicile (some won't/don't, unfortunately: cue gallic shrug). But if you can get one, this will put a documented pin in your arrival date. You can apply to join PUMa, the French state healthcare system, once you have been a resident for three months. I'll drop you a line with my contact details, if you'd like more info.

Above all, happy packing and moving! Nicole Hammond