A student in France with a foreign licence? Insure your vehicle without waiting: we accept foreign licences, including non-EU ones (with a student residence permit or visa). We also handle your vehicle registration. Instant proof of cover.
Short-term insurance & vehicle registration — online services available 24/7, all year round.
A licence from an EU country, held for more than 2 years: accepted for short-term insurance — ideal for European students in France. Instant proof of cover by email.
Licence issued outside the EU: accepted with a valid student residence permit or visa. An adviser quickly checks your supporting documents.
Arriving in France to study (exchange, Erasmus)? Short-term insurance covers you immediately while you complete your paperwork (residence permit, licence conversion, registration).
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 insurers refuse young drivers and foreign licences — a headache for a student. For short-term cover, we accept French or foreign licences held for more than 2 years. Licences issued outside the European Union are accepted with a student residence permit or visa. Fully online, available at any time.
Duration of 1 to 90 days, renewable · driver aged 21 to 90 · French or foreign licence held for more than 2 years · non-EU licences accepted with a residence permit or visa · previously cancelled drivers accepted · France, Corsica, EU & French overseas territories.
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.
Is a non-EU licence accepted?
Yes, with a valid residence permit or visa, for a licence held more than 2 years.
Do I need to convert my licence before taking out insurance?
No, short-term insurance can be taken out with a valid foreign licence; an adviser checks the required supporting documents.
Is the cover immediate?
Yes, your proof of insurance is sent by email as soon as you subscribe and pay.
I am a foreign student, can I get insured quickly?
Yes. With a valid licence (EU, or non-EU with a student residence permit), short-term insurance is available 100% online, 24/7, with instant proof of cover.
See also: Imported vehicle · Released from the pound · Registration (carte grise)