International Mobility

Take note of the government's instructions

If you are travelling outside the European Union, you must have a valid passport (note: for some countries, the passport must be valid for 6 months after the end of your stay).
How do I apply for a passport?

If you are going to a university outside the European Union, you must obtain a study visa.
How do I apply for a visa?
You can also find information on visa procedures on the websites of consulates and embassies.
You can also consult the country files on the website of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
For some countries, you will need to apply to the legal authorities in the country of residence (residence permit or resident permit).
Please note If you are moving to the UK, please note that the immigration system has changed from 1 January 2021. We recommend that you read this article explaining the new system introduced by the UK government.

If you are travelling outside your place of work or residence in the performance of your duties, you must have a travel order
The travel order allows you to continue to benefit from social security cover during your trip
It may also allow you to be reimbursed for certain mission expenses, depending on the circumstances
The travel order must be drawn up before your departure

•     In European Economic Area countries :

You can have your medical expenses reimbursed in certain countries of the European Community as long as you have the European health insurance card, which you must request from the Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie (www.ameli.fr)
If you are not reimbursed on the spot, you must keep the invoices and send them to the CPAM as soon as you return

•     In countries outside the European Community :

Some countries have signed bilateral social security agreements with France, enabling staff members travelling abroad to claim reimbursement of their health expenses from their own health insurance fund, depending on the terms of the agreement

•     List of countries and content of agreements: www.cleiss.fr/docs/textes/index.html

Medical care and hospitalisation can be very expensive in some countries. You are advised to take out an insurance or assistance contract offering cover in the event of illness abroad and repatriation for medical reasons

For certain destinations with health risks, you will be asked to provide a copy of your vaccination record

•     Consult the list of vaccinations to be carried out and medicines to be taken, on the Institut Pasteur website.

International exposure is undoubtedly one of the key features of your thesis. An experience of international mobility opens up new scientific, professional and personal horizons, and is a great asset to put on your CV: follow the guide!
There are a number of ways in which you can receive financial support for your mobility, depending on the criteria, destination and duration of your stay
The University of Lille has also set up a guidance tool to help doctoral students check their eligibility for international mobility grants

Recommendations to follow when preparing for your mobility :

    Take out good health insurance to cover medical expenses abroad
    Buy exchangeable and refundable plane tickets
    Find out about and comply with the rules for entering and staying in the destination country (tests, compulsory quarantine, etc.)
    Mandatory registration on ARIANE

Important information:

    To find out the situation in each country, check the website of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs regularly
    For a stay of more than 6 months, you must register with the nearest French embassy or consulate as soon as you arrive and keep in touch with French diplomatic representations.