The CAF is an extremely useful form of financial support for renting accommodation in France. If you are in a studio you can recaive as much as €200 a month, and if you are in shared housing you can recaive up to €180 a month.
Who is eligible for CAF in France?
Who is eligible for the CAF subsidy? Anyone living in France with dependent children – legitimate, illegitimate, fostered or adopted – is entitled to family benefits for their children up to the age of 20, if not working/earning under EUR 893.25 per month (or age 21 for housing and family income supplement).
How long is CAF application France?
1 to 2 months
Usually, your application will be processed in 1 to 2 months. One important thing to keep in mind is that you will NOT receive a payment for the first month. For example, if you move in September, you will receive payments for the month of October and onwards.
Do I need a French bank account for CAF?
You need a French bank account in order to apply. You can submit your documentation electronically on caf.fr through your “Mon compte” (My account) area or using the mobile app Caf-Mon compte.
Is APL and CAF same?
CAF: housing aid (APL and ALS) Social Housing Allowance (ALS) if you are a single student or a couple, with no dependents. The Family Housing Allowance (ALF) if you are an isolated student or in a couple with dependents, in mainland France or in the French overseas departments.
How is CAF calculated?
The CAF is a percentage that is applied to fees, in addition to the base exchange rate. It is calculated based on the average of the exchange rate over the prior three months. The currency adjustment factor increases in direct response to the United States dollar dropping in value.
What documents are needed for CAF?
The documents to deliver to the CAF office are:
- A copy of your ID card or passport.
- A copy of your birth certificate (in French).
- A copy of your EHIC card or medical insurance.
- A letter written by the student stating that they have sufficient resources to be able to live in France.
- A copy of the Erasmus grant agreement.
How do I apply for CAF APL?
To benefit from housing allowance (known as APL in France), each co-tenant must submit their application as quickly as possible on the French family allowances fund (CAF) website and create their housing application (copy of both sides of the national identity card, passport or birth certificate, bank account details.
Can I open a French bank account online?
Opening a digital or mobile bank account in France Most banks today in France offer their services online and through mobile banking apps, although these may only be available to French residents. Some banks may charge a small fee for opening a French bank account online.
Are PhD students eligible for CAF in France?
The Caisse des Allocations Familiales (CAF) supports people with low income to pay a part of their rent, through different program of housing benefits. If you work, have a PhD or post-doctoral research contract you might not be eligible to this housing benefit since its rate is based on your income.
What is the value of CAF?
How does France benefit from CAF?
The CAF stands for ‘Caisse des Allocations Familiales’ and it is the government body that helps families by offering different services and benefits going from early childhood, crèche, halte garderies, education, holidays, family allowances, pregnancy benefits & housing benefits.
