If you need healthcare, it may not be covered unless an international agreement or your health insurance specifies this. If you do not make arrangements before coming to France, you may have to pay substantial costs if you have health problems during your stay.
Apply for your CEAM (find out more).
Apply for your GHIC (find out more).
Before arriving in France, check with your social security body whether it covers healthcare in France, and under what conditions; or whether you have to buy a travel insurance policy covering any medical costs you may incur on French territory. Such insurance policy is mandatory to obtain a tourist visa.
Most agreements signed by France do not stipulate provisions allowing coverage of healthcare during a temporary stay.
However, subject to certain very strict conditions, coverage is possible if you are insured in one of the following Countries or territories: