Phoning in France 
To call someone in France from abroad:
Dial 00 33 then the 9-figure number without the first 0.
E.g. (if using a landline phone)
To call the following French phone number 01 22 33 44 55, dial 00
33 1 22 33 44 55
To call a French mobile phone from abroad:
Dial 00 33 then the mobile phone number without the 0
E.g. (if calling a mobile phone)
To call the following French phone number 06 22 33 44 55, dial
00 33 6 22 33 44 55
To call within in France:
Dial the 10-figure number beginning with 0
To make an international call from France:
Dial 00 and then the country code, followed by the number.
International codes
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Passports et visas 
Passports
Any non-European citizens require a passport to enter the country.
Visas
Any foreigners who wish to enter France will be requested to show
to immigration officials upon arrival documents stating the purpose
of their visit and accommodation arrangements.
In certain cases, a visa is required. You must apply for a visa
at a French consulate before you come to France.
If you wish to stay for longer than 3 months and you are not
from a European Union country, you must apply for “un visa
long séjour” (or “visa d’études
longue durée).
To find out if you need a visa to enter France,
please click on the following link : www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/venir/visas/index.html
To find out the prices : www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/venir/visas/tarif.html
Students who are under 18 and traveling alone must have an “Autorisation
de sortie du territoire” signed by their parents.
Embassies and consulates:
For information about the foreign embassies and consulates
in France, you can visit the following website :
http://www.expatries.org/annuaires/repdipfr.asp
Confirming your flight:
Call the airline 72 hours before you are due to leave, in order
to confirm your flight number and flight time. For international
flights you must check in 3 hours before departure.
Medical information 
Recommended vaccinations
You should see your doctor 4 to 6 weeks before your departure
to allow sufficient time for your vaccinations to become effective.
• Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG).
However, Northern, Southern and Western Europe or the Mediterranean
countries (Italy and Greece) are low-risk areas.
• Hepatitis B. If you are likely to come
into contact with blood, have sexual contact with people from
the area, stay more than 6 months in Southern Europe, or have
exposure to the disease due to medical treatment.
• Hepatitis B vaccination is now recommended
for all children aged from 11 to 12 years old.
Medical insurance
• For European Union citizens:
Before you come to France, you must apply for the European E.111
form. (In the UK the E 111 is available at post offices. In other
countries ask your health service or doctor how to get the form.)
Your medical costs will then be reimbursed on your return.
• For non-European citizens:
You should get insurance to cover you if you fall ill
or have an accident when in France.
Make sure you are fully insured before leaving.
If you have not already arranged insurance, ACCORD recommends
AVI International- Tel 33144635107 Fax: 33140829035.
– Email : avi-international@worldnet.fr , especially for
students under 18.
Currency 
European single currency (Euro):
The Euro is the official currency of the 12 member states
(including France) of the European Union.
The first Euro coins went into circulation in January 2002 and
completely replaced the French franc on 17 February 2002.
Euro (E) = 100 cents
Exchanging money:
You can exchange foreign currency at the airport or in some large
hotels. However, the commission charged is often high. It is better
to change your money in a bank or at an exchange office.
If you lose your credit card in France, you can call
the following numbers:
American express : 01.47.77.70.00 ou 72.00
www.americanexpress.fr
Diners clubs : 01.49.06.17.50 ou 01.47.62.75.75 ou 08.20.08.20.536
www.dinersclub.fr
Eurocards/ Marstercards : 01.45.67.84.84
VISA : 01.42.77.11.90 ou 45.45 ou 08.36.69.08.80 www.carte-bleue.com
