Having the proper accommodation documents is very essential. This article outlines the key documents you need, such as rental agreements, hotel reservations, and the “attestation d’hebergement” for those staying with friends or family.
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The documents to be provided depend on your housing situation.
Tenant or Owner
Tenant: If you are renting an apartment, you must provide the following documents dated less than 3 months old.
- Rental agreement or rent receipt in your name.
- An utility bill (electricity or gas, water, landline phone, internet access) in your name.
Landlord: If you own the apartment, you must provide the following documents dated less than 3 months old.Â
- Housing tax proof (taxe d’habitation or taxe foncière) in your name.
- An utility bill (electricity or gas, water, landline phone, internet access) in your name.
Note: A proof of domicile with a 2D-Doc barcode cannot be refused by the French administration.Â
Hotel or Airbnb
If you are living in a hotel or Airbnb, you must provide the following 2 documents,
- Attestation from the hotel.
- Invoice for the last month.
Staying with someone (family, friend, etc.)
If you are being hosted by someone, you must provide the following 3 documents,
- Certificate of the host (attestation d‘hébergement) dated and signed.
- Copy of the host’s national identity card (if EU person) or copy of Passport and French resident permit (if non-EU person).
- Proof of the host’s domicile, if the address of the resident card is no longer up to date. For example: Housing tax statement or rental agreement or rental recept or electricity, gas, water, landline or internet bill.
Sources & References 📕Â
- Demande de carte de séjour: quel justificatif de domicile ? service-public.fr
- Modèle de lettre – Attestation d’hébergement
