The Welcome Desk, for who ?
Whether you are a doctoral student, a post-doctoral fellow, a researcher, a teacher-researcher, a visiting researcher, or even an international student, the Welcome Desk can help you with all the steps you need to take before your arrival in France and throughout your stay.
The Welcome Desk, for what ?
The Welcome Desk, labeled “Euraxess service center”, has the following mission
– provide you with information to facilitate your integration in France,
– assist you with the administrative procedures of your daily life in France.
The missions of the Welcome Desk
The visa
► Before your arrival: to choose the right visa for your personal and professional situation
► After your arrival: to find out if you should validate your visa or apply for a residence permit
Housing
The Welcome Desk can help you with your housing search: Cité U, Garant ( Garantme or Visale).
► It is advisable to look for and contact the Welcome desk as soon as possible who can help you.
► Guide to housing in France
Family
Are you coming with your spouse? Your minor child?
The Welcome Desk can help with :
► Obtaining their visa.
► Enrolling in a place of education for your minor children.
► Registering with social security.
Taxes
The Welcome Desk can help you with your first tax return.
► Link to income tax return guide
► Income tax is deducted at source based on your pay slip.
The Welcome Desk will be able to help you obtain a tax number so you can file your income tax return.
But also…: health (finding a bilingual doctor), budget, learning the French language,…
Checklist for international researchers (before arrival in France)
How to contact the Welcome desk:
► Mail: welcomedesk@psl.eu
► Phone: +33 1 75 00 02 91
► Address: 60 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
► Appointment (Simply platform):
► Registration in the Welcome Desk registry: The registration allows the Welcome Desk a follow-up of your course, the validity of your visa,…
► Website (in progress)
The welcome desk on social media :
► Instagram: psl_welcome_desk
► Facebook: PSL Welcome Desk