Benefits and subsidies for French immigrants

#frenchimmigration# Introduction France is the fifth largest economy in the world. France is among the top four economies in Europe, the fourth largest export country in the world, and the fourth among the world's top 500 companies. With the development of the economy and the increase of national income, the flow of immigrants from China has continued to rise in recent years, and France has also become a popular country for Chinese immigrants. The following is a collection of benefits and subsidies for French immigrants, welcome to read!

Article 1 Welfare and subsidies for French immigrants

1. Maternity benefits for French immigrants

1. Child subsidy: for all mothers starting from the fifth month of pregnancy This subsidy can be enjoyed until the child is 3 years old.

Subsidy standard: 156.31 euros/month.

2. Parental child care subsidy: Starting from the second child, if parents stop or reduce their work to take care of the child, they can receive this subsidy; if there are two children, one of them does not to the age of 3, or have an adopted child between the ages of 2 and 16; and those who want to receive this subsidy have worked for at least two years, there is no income limit for receiving this subsidy.

Subsidy standards: If you stop working completely, you will receive 484.97 euros per month; if you only work half-time, you will receive 320.67 euros; if you work between half-time and full-time, you will receive 242.51 euros. This benefit is paid until the youngest child turns 3 years old.

3. Subsidy for hiring a family nanny: This subsidy helps families share the cost of a nanny. This subsidy lasts until the child reaches the age of 6.

Applicants must hire a nanny with a qualified qualification certificate through the Provincial Bureau for the Protection of Maternity and Infants (PMI) to take care of their children under 6 years old. The claimant must declare this employment application to the joint collection agency for social contributions. The salary paid by the applicant cannot exceed 5 times the minimum wage.

2. Educational and employment benefits that can be enjoyed after immigrating to France

1. Children's school start-up subsidy

The annual net income of a child's family does not exceed 15,885.04 euros;

For two children, the amount does not exceed 19,550.82 euros;

For three children, the amount does not exceed 23,216.61 euros;

For three or more children, each child On top of this €3,665.79, each child will receive €249.07 at the start of school.

2. Minimum living allowance

Over 25 years old: for unemployed or low-income families.

If you are under 25 years old: you must be pregnant or have at least one child to support. The applicant's income must not exceed the standard for monthly security payments.

The amount is determined based on the applicant’s income. If the applicant has no income, the full amount will be paid; for those with income, the income will be supplemented to the subsidy standard.

Single person without children 405.62 euros per month;

Single person with one child, or a couple without children 608.43 euros per month;

Single Living with two children, or a couple with one child 730.12 euros per month;

Living with a couple with two children 851.81 euros per month;

In addition for each additional child, Add €162.25 per month.

3. Living and housing subsidies for French immigrants

1. Housing subsidies

Conditions for enjoyment: If you rent a house to pay rent, or buy a house to pay off a loan, and If your income is below a certain level, you can enjoy this subsidy. There are also regulations on the housing area: no less than 9 square meters per person.

Subsidy standards: The Family Assistance Bureau will calculate based on the following factors: the number of children and other people to support, the neighborhood where the house is located, the amount of rent or loan repayment, and the income status of the applicant's family.

2. Moving subsidy

Eligibility conditions: first, you must raise at least three children; second, you must move after four months of pregnancy and before the youngest child is 2 years old; third, Move new.

Subsidy standard: equivalent to the actual cost of hiring a moving company, etc., but 820.49 euros. For those with three or more children, an additional 68.37 euros will be added for one additional child.

Chapter 2 Benefits of immigrating to France

1. Minimum living security allowance

Conditions for enjoyment: over 25 years old; if under 25 years old, you must be pregnant or at least Already have a dependent child. The applicant's income must not exceed the standard for monthly security payments. This amount is determined based on the applicant's income. If the applicant has no income, the entire amount will be paid; for those with income, the income will be supplemented to the subsidy standard. The benefit is reviewed every three months, so recipients must re-declare their income status every three months.

Subsidy standards: 405.62 euros per month for a single person without children; 608.43 euros per month for a single person with one child, or a couple with no children; 608.43 euros per month for a single person with two children, or a couple with two children. 730.12 euros per month for one child; 851.81 euros per month for a couple with two children; in addition, each additional child adds 162.25 euros per month.

2. Child subsidy

Conditions for enjoyment: All mothers can enjoy this subsidy from the fifth month of pregnancy until the child is 3 years old. For parents of one child, one salary does not exceed 17,045.32 euros; for two salaries or single parenting, the salary does not exceed 22,526.01 euros; for parents of two children, one salary does not exceed 20,454.39 euros, and two salaries or single parenting does not exceed 25,935.08 euros; for three For children, the above-mentioned upper limits are 24,545.21 euros and 30,025.90 euros respectively; for four children, the above-mentioned upper limits are 28,636.02 euros and 34,116.71 euros respectively; for each subsequent child, 4,090.82 euros are added to the above figures. If you are pregnant while receiving the above subsidies, you can receive two subsidies at the same time; in addition, if you are pregnant with twins or multiple births, you can also receive two or more subsidies.

Subsidy standard: 156.31 euros/month.

3. Parental child care subsidy

Conditions for enjoyment: Starting from the second child, if parents stop or reduce their work to take care of their children, they can receive this subsidy. Those who have two children, one of whom is less than 3 years old, or have an adopted child between the ages of 2 and 16; and those who want to receive this subsidy have worked for at least two years.

There are no income restrictions for receiving this subsidy.

Subsidy standards: If you stop working completely, you will receive 484.97 euros per month; if you only work half-time, you will receive 320.67 euros; if you work between half-time and full-time, you will receive 242.51 euros. This benefit is paid until the youngest child turns 3 years old.

4. Subsidy for hiring a family nanny

Conditions for enjoyment: This subsidy helps families share the cost of a nanny. This subsidy lasts until the child reaches the age of 6. Applicants must hire a nanny with a qualified certificate through the Provincial Bureau for the Protection of Maternity and Infants (PMI) to take care of their children under 6 years old. The claimant must declare this employment application to the joint collection agency for social contributions. The salary paid by the applicant cannot exceed 5 times the minimum wage.

Subsidy standards: Provided according to three levels of parents’ annual income exceeding 17,473.55 euros, 12,708 euros, and less than 12,708 euros. Each child under 3 years old can receive 130.90 euros per month according to the above three levels of salary. , 157.97 euros and 199.78 euros subsidies. Each child aged 3 to 6 years old can receive 65.46 euros, 78.99 euros and 99.91 euros per month respectively.

5. Children’s school start-up subsidy

Eligibility conditions: the annual net income of a family with one child does not exceed 15,885.04 euros; for two children, it does not exceed 19,550.82 euros; for three children, it does not exceed 19,550.82 euros. Over 23,216.61 euros; for three or more children, an additional 3,665.79 euros per child.

Subsidy standard: Each child will receive 249.07 euros at the beginning of school.

6. School Subsidy

Conditions for enjoyment: When a child goes to junior high school, high school, or university, the family is entitled to receive the above-mentioned child school subsidy, but the income must be below a certain standard. Receive this schooling subsidy.

Subsidy standards: To receive junior high school subsidies, the upper limit of family income ranges from 1,474 euros for a family with one child to 2,834 euros for a family with 5 children, and you will receive 282.9 euros. In addition, there are two brackets of 176.10 euros and 54.9 euros. The parents’ income ranges from 4183 euros to 7734 euros. The more children there are, the wider the upper limit is. High schools and universities also have similar subsidies, and the amount of the subsidy is determined based on the parents' income.

Students studying at university can receive up to 3,456 euros in stipends per year.

7. Housing subsidy

Conditions for enjoyment: If you rent a house to pay rent, or buy a house to pay off a loan, and your income is below a certain standard, you can enjoy this subsidy. The housing area is also stipulated: no less than 9 square meters per person.

Subsidy standards: The Family Assistance Bureau will calculate based on the following factors: the number of children and other people to support, the neighborhood where the house is located, the amount of rent or loan repayment, and the income status of the applicant's family.

8. Moving subsidy

Eligibility conditions: First, you must support at least three children; second, you must move after four months of pregnancy and before the youngest child is 2 years old; third, Move new.

Subsidy standard: equivalent to the actual cost of hiring a moving company, etc., but 820.49 euros. For those with three or more children, an additional 68.37 euros will be added for one additional child.

9. Minimum wage standard

The minimum wage standard in various industries in France is called SMIC. The current gross hourly wage is 6.83 euros and the net wage is 5.48 euros. Working a 35-hour work week, 151.67 hours per month, gross monthly salary of 1,035.91 euros, and net salary of approximately 821.23 euros.

10. Unemployment Benefit Standard

The Unemployment Benefit (AUD) standard is 9.94 euros per day plus 40.4% of the original daily wage, or 57.4% of the original daily wage. The minimum daily allowance for each unemployed person is 24.24 euros, which shall not exceed 75% of the original daily wage.

11. Pension

If you have worked for 37.5 years, you will receive at least 525.63 euros per month. The minimum pension refers to the minimum standard pension specifically for the elderly, which is 569.38 euros per month for a single person and 1,021.41 euros per month for a couple.

12. Subsidy for adults with disabilities

This subsidy is 569.38 euros per month, but there are income conditions: a single person’s annual income must not exceed 6699.68 euros, and a couple’s annual income must not exceed 6699.68 euros. 13399.36 euros.

In addition to the country’s clear welfare projects, local governments also have welfare projects mainly for the poor, such as free public transportation in some cities. Because most of the people who take public transportation are poor people, public transportation is free, which reduces the transportation expenses of the poor, which is equivalent to increasing their income.

Extended reading: Methods and costs of immigrating to France

1. Methods of immigrating to France

In recent years, more and more people have chosen France. This is because with the improvement of living standards, people's requirements for the quality of life have gradually increased. Secondly, because France's immigration policy has deeply attracted the attention of immigrants. Investors can choose a suitable immigration method to live in France according to their own needs. There are mainly the following immigration methods for reference:

1. Business visa (including Schengen and Reunion, France) Visa): After signing the purchase contract and paying the down payment, you can apply for a business visa from 1 to 2 years to 5 years to permanent 5-year renewal through the French Consulate in Shanghai.

2. French non-profit residence card: After obtaining the real estate certificate, investors can apply for a 1-year (renewable) non-profit residence card.

3. According to French immigration regulations, after investors apply for a one-year non-profit residence card five times in a row, individuals can apply for a French 10-year residence card based on actual needs, or choose to naturalize.

2. Cost of French Immigration

For those who plan to immigrate to France, if they meet the conditions, they should also prepare relevant immigration fees, such as investment fees , application fees, experience fees, notarization fees, etc., and go to the embassy to complete the procedures.

1. Investment fees

If you choose to immigrate by purchasing a house, you need to purchase a property of at least 330,000 euros; if you choose to immigrate by investment and apply for a three-year card, you need to invest 395,000 euros. To apply for a ten-year card, you need to invest at least 1.19 million euros; if you choose business immigration, you need to invest at least 5 million euros.

2. Other fees

Other fees here include application fees, landing fees, physical examination fees, notary fees, insurance fees, etc. The physical examination fee is about 1,300 yuan for adults. It costs about RMB 1,000 for adults, and the general price is around RMB 60,000.