The Paris
Relocation Guide
Everything you need to plan, prepare, and execute your move to Paris. A comprehensive, always-updated guide with visa strategies, real cost data, and hard-won lessons from Americans who've made the move.
30-day money-back guarantee. One-time purchase, 12 months of updates included.
Moving to Paris is the dream.
The paperwork? A nightmare.
The visa maze is real
France has 15+ visa categories. Talent Passport? VLS-TS? Carte de séjour? Which one is yours?
The housing market is brutal
Guarantor requirements, dossier wars, apartments gone in hours. Without a strategy, you'll waste months.
The bureaucracy is legendary
CPAM, CAF, ANEF, préfecture... French administration has its own language. And it's not French.
The cost surprises add up
Paris is 30-40% more expensive than you think. Without real data, your budget is a fiction.
We've spent months researching, planning, and talking to Americans who've done it.
Now you can skip the trial-and-error and learn from real experience.
What's Inside the Guide
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your move.
The Visa Decoder
Navigate France's visa system with flowcharts and checklists. Find the right path for your situation.
- - Talent Passport vs VLS-TS decision tree
- - Exact documents needed for each visa category
- - Consulate vs ANEF online application paths
First 90 Days Checklist
The exact sequence of tasks you need to complete — in the right order, with time estimates.
- - ANEF visa validation + carte de séjour timeline
- - CPAM enrollment + bank account (BNP/Société Générale)
- - Navigo pass, French phone (Free Mobile), and utility setup
Apartment Hunting Guide
Find a legit apartment in Paris's cutthroat rental market without getting scammed.
- - Best arrondissements with honest pros and cons
- - Build your dossier + guarantor options (Visale, Garantme)
- - Spot scams on LeBonCoin and navigate agency fees
Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To)
Real stories from the move, with lessons learned the hard way.
- - The CPAM enrollment nightmare
- - Getting rejected 12 times for apartments
- - The French tax surprise + overpaying for a mutuelle
Vetted Resources + Exclusive Discounts
Actual services used and recommended — with discount codes where we could negotiate them.
- - English-speaking immigration lawyers in Paris
- - Mutuelle comparisons (Alan, Harmonie)
- - Co-working spaces + expat communities (InterNations, Message)
Sneak Peek: First 90 Days Checklist
Week 1: Arrive & Settle
Get your temporary SIM card, activate your bank account from home, check into your temporary accommodation, and register with local police within 72 hours if required.
Week 2: Official Registration
Book your residency registration appointment (padrón/Anmeldung/equivalent), open a local bank account, and start your apartment search with our vetted platform list.
Week 3–4: Build Your Foundation
Sign your lease, set up utilities and internet, get your tax ID number, register for public healthcare or activate private coverage…
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Is This For You?
Yes, if...
- ✓ You're an American considering moving to Paris
- ✓ You want a step-by-step plan, not generic travel advice
- ✓ You're overwhelmed by French visa requirements
- ✓ You want real cost data, not outdated blog posts
Not for you if...
- ✕ You're already living in Paris (this is a pre-move guide)
- ✕ You're looking for a vacation travel guide
- ✕ You want legal advice (we're not lawyers)
- ✕ You already know the French system inside and out
Who's Behind This?
Built by David Koi (3x founder, ex-Capital One, ex-ezCater) and Alex Han (ex-Cox Automotive GM, living in Barcelona since 2025). Creators of PupWalkr ($1M revenue, 60K+ bookings).
Every guide is researched across hundreds of expat experiences, cross-referenced with official sources, and updated monthly. This is not legal advice — for immigration law, we include vetted attorney recommendations.
Choose Your Path to Paris
One-time purchase. 30-day money-back guarantee on all products.
Paris Guide
Early adopter pricing
- ✓ Comprehensive, always-updated guide
- ✓ 7-phase relocation framework
- ✓ 100+ actionable tasks
- ✓ Visa flowcharts & checklists
- ✓ Paris neighborhood guide
- ✓ Partner discounts
- ✓ Updates included for 12 months
- ✓ Access anytime in your Dashboard
Complete Bundle
Everything you need in one purchase
- ✓ Full Paris Guide ($149 value)
- + Leap Complete ($49 value)
- + Personal relocation dashboard
- + Unlimited milestones & deadlines
- + Paris-specific milestone templates
- + Move countdown & progress tracking
Leap Complete
One-time purchase
- ✓ Interactive relocation timeline
- ✓ Milestone & deadline tracking
- ✓ Task dependencies & sequencing
- ✓ Pre-populated from your blueprint
- ✓ Progress dashboard & countdown
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee on all products
If the guide doesn't help you feel more prepared for your move, email us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Secure payment via Stripe. Instant web access in your Dashboard after purchase.
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Disclaimer: This guide provides educational information based on personal experience and publicly available resources. It is not legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Visa requirements and regulations change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources and consult qualified professionals (immigration attorneys, tax advisors) for your specific situation. Leap and Koilabs LLC are not responsible for decisions made based on this content.
Questions?
› Is this up to date?
Yes. We update the guide monthly as regulations change and as we learn new things. You get free updates forever.
› Is this legal advice?
We're founders and relocators, not attorneys. Our guides are based on lived experience and extensive research — not legal counsel. For immigration law questions, we include vetted attorney recommendations in the guide.
› What if I'm not moving to Paris specifically?
About 70% of the guide applies to moving anywhere in France. The visa info, healthcare, banking, and bureaucracy sections are the same. The neighborhood guide is Paris-specific.
› How do I get the guide after purchase?
Immediately after purchase, you'll get instant access to the full guide in your Dashboard. It's a living document — always up to date with the latest visa rules, costs, and tips.
› What's NOT included?
This is not legal advice or 1:1 consulting. We're founders who documented our international move in detail and built the system we wish existed. For legal questions, we include vetted attorney recommendations. This is real experience, curated resources, and a step-by-step process researched across hundreds of relocations.
› What's your refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If it doesn't help you, email us at hello@leap.koilabs.app and we'll refund you.
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