Are you a student in France with a foreign licence and a residence permit (or visa)? You can insure your vehicle, whether your licence can be exchanged or not. Instant proof of cover.
A licence from an EU country, held for more than 2 years: accepted for short-term insurance, with instant proof of cover by email.
Licence issued outside the EU: accepted with a valid residence permit or visa. Ideal during your studies in France.
Your licence can't be exchanged? That's not an obstacle: short-term insurance works as long as you meet the conditions below.
Tell us your vehicle and the duration you need, online or by phone.
Price and subscription online, or an adviser does it with you.
Instant proof of cover by email. We also handle your paperwork.
Many annual insurers refuse foreign licences. With short-term cover it's possible — whether your licence can be exchanged or not — as long as you have a valid residence permit or visa.
Licence held for more than 2 years · driver aged 21 or over · valid residence permit or valid visa · licence translation required only if it isn't written in the Latin alphabet. These are the same conditions as our standard foreign-licence short-term insurance.
Every case is different. An adviser reviews your situation (licence type, supporting documents) and guides you. We also handle your vehicle registration paperwork if needed.
I'm a student with a foreign licence — can I get insured?
Yes, with a valid residence permit or visa and the conditions above — whether your licence can be exchanged or not.
My licence can't be exchanged — is that a problem?
No. Short-term insurance works in this case, as long as the conditions are met.
Is the cover immediate?
Yes, your proof of insurance is sent by email as soon as you subscribe and pay.
See also: Foreign licence · Imported vehicle · Registration (carte grise)