Relocating for a new job or a transfer ? We’re here to help!
To make your relocation easier, we offer personalized support and essential services to help you settle in and enjoy life in Amiens. Our English-speaking Accueil-Mobilité Service provides solutions, answers all your questions, and helps you connect with new people.
Expatriate and need support? We're here for you ! Contact us!
Delphine TAVERNIER (+33) 03 22 82 21 60
delphine.tavernier@amiens-picardie.cci.fr
House hunting
The first step of your relocation is finding a place to live in Amiens or the surrounding area. Our service helps you choose affordable housing and arrange visits. We’ll assist you on your visit day and guide you through the next steps : signing the lease, inventory check, home insurance, and setting up electricity and gas contracts.
Required documents : ID or passport, work contract, guarantor, deposit (one or two months' rent), home insurance.
Visa, bank & administration
France offers different types of visas, including employment and family visas. Depending on your visa type, you will need to complete formalities with either the OFII or the Prefecture.
Feel free to contact us—we can help you choose the best option, set up an appointment, and even assist you during your meeting if needed.
Documents required : ID or passport with visa, work contract, proof of residency.
Social security and healthcare
As an employee, you can access French national healthcare as soon as you start working in France. To obtain your social security number and Carte Vitale insurance card, you will need to complete a form and provide the following documents : ID or passport, work contract + lastest payslip, original multilingual birth certificate (or one translated by a French-certified translator), proof of address (electricity bill, home insurance, etc.), and bank details.
If your spouse or children also need the social security coverage, they must apply within three months of your arrival, using the same form and submitting these documents : ID or passport, original multilingual birth certificate (or one translated by a French-certified translator), and proof of address for the last three months.
The ameli-direct website provides a list of all doctors and healthcare establishments.
If you need a doctor, make sure you choose who speaks English. Contact us for a list of English-speaking doctors available in Amiens, or book an appointment directly through the Doctolib platform.
Education of your children
If you need support in choosing a school for your children, whether public or private, we can assist you by setting up appointments with headmasters. This way, you can visit the schools and learn more about the educational system. If you prefer your children to stay home, a babysitter might be a great option. We can also provide you with a list of recommended babysitters through our service.
Language training
To integrate into the city and make your life easier, learning the language is essential. Every Monday, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, our service organizes free weekly French conversation sessions for you or your spouse. Contact us to join the group!
You can also participate in the Language Café events at the Moxy Hotel (Wednesdays at 6:30 pm) or take private lessons with one of our recommended tutors or at a language school.
Integration
Wondering how to meet new people and make friends in a new city? Every month, we organize events (cocktail receptions, bowling parties, hockey games, and more) for newcomers. We also host regular meetups where new foreign residents and French families who have lived abroad can connect and share experiences.
If you’re under 30, you'll be invited to join integration, sports, or cultural events tailored for young people. Don’t miss out on the next event – stay up-to-date with our activities and news! Check out the photos from our events here.
Jogging, cinema, language exchange, and many more... Choose a group and meet new people while picking up a fun hobby!
Volunteering opportunities near you
If you have some spare time and want to connect more deeply with your community while making it a better place, consider joining one of the local associations in Amiens. It’s a great way to develop new skills and knowledge, as well as give back to your community !
Check out the website of the Maison des associations of Amiens Métropole for more information.
We helped them
“Je m’appelle Chiara et je suis ingénieure qualité chez Procter & Gamble. On m’a proposé une opportunité de mobilité à Amiens en mai et je suis arrivée en juillet. Dès le mois de mai, j’ai pris contact avec le CCI, qui m’a accompagnée et soutenue dans la recherche d’un appartement.
L’aide du CCI a été fondamentale, car je ne connaissais pas la langue et je ne savais pas comment m’organiser efficacement sur le territoire en si peu de temps. Delphine m’a aidée à trouver un logement et a organisé une journée de visites, car j’étais venue à Amiens uniquement pour choisir mon appartement afin de pouvoir ensuite m’installer et commencer mon nouveau travail dans les meilleures conditions.
Au-delà de cet accompagnement, Delphine a toujours été très disponible, tout comme le CCI, pour répondre à toutes mes questions liées à mon installation à Amiens : ouvrir un compte bancaire, assurer ma voiture, ou simplement comprendre comment s’organiser dans une nouvelle ville.
Ce que j’apprécie encore plus dans le CCI, c’est que pendant toute la première année, de nombreux événements sont organisés. Ils permettent non seulement de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes, mais aussi de découvrir les différentes activités qu’offre la ville. Ces événements sont généralement organisés environ une fois par mois, et encore plus souvent pour les jeunes.
Je trouve vraiment que ce service est non seulement très utile, mais aussi extrêmement bien organisée et très efficace. Honnêtement, je pense que c’est quelque chose d’assez unique : je n’ai jamais vu un accompagnement aussi complet ailleurs.”
Chiara, arrived in July 2025
"Arriving from Turin in September 2025 to start my new job in Amiens, I was incredibly lucky to be supported by the 'S'installer à Amiens' service. They were outstanding and they helped me quickly find a great apartment, taking contact on my behalf with local estate agencies and organizing a one-day tour for houses. As I was moving from Italy it has been such a great and comforting help. Beyond the practical help, what makes this service even more special is the human connection ever since the very first contact. The warm welcome, the thoughtful gifts and the social integration are fantastic. A huge thank you to Delphine and the whole team for their endless kindness and support!"
Giorgio, arrived to Amiens in October 2025
“[…] The support we received from the CCI made our transition from the UK easier and more relaxed! This allowed us to focus on the move and settling our 4 children into a new city and a new school. […] Everything is done with a focus on helping new people to the city integrate easier – and it works! I would recommend anyone moving to, or new to the city of Amiens to contact the CCI. Thank you for all your help!”
Kathryn, arrived to Amiens in 2019, member of the French conversation Group