MOVING TO FRANCE

Moving to a new country comes with its own challenges! At HelpExpats we look to make the start of a new life in France of our customers as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

Must carry things while moving to France can be a bit tricky as you are unknown of its availability or cost in a foreign land.

Here is sneak peek to the must-carry list of essentials hand-picked for your journey to France. The items will redirect you to Amazon :

Electrical/Electronic Items and Accessories

Electrical/Electronic items are expensive in France so it is advised to get one from your home country.

Mobile Accessories:

  1. Mobile Phones –  Buying a new one in France could cost you more.
  2. Extra Tempered Glass (At least 2)
  3. Power Bank 
  4. USB to Type-C Adapter (At least 2)
  5. Extra Earphones (At least 2)

Electrical Accessories:

  1. Multiplug Extension Box
  2. European Travel Adaptor (At least 5)
  3. General Purpose Batteries & Battery Chargers

Electronic Accessories:

  1. Iron box
  2. Trimmer
  3. Hair Dryer

Kitchen Utilities

Cutlery and Boxes

  1. Spice box
  2. Set of Plate, Bowl, Glass and Spoon – 1 piece
  3. Pressure Cooker with Induction Base
  4. Atta/Dough Maker
  5. Cooking Set

Toiletries

  1. Toilet Paper Roll
  2. Toothbrush Kit
  3. Shampoo
  4. Liquid Handwash (Small)

Clothing and Accessories

  1. Spectacles
  2. Sunglasses
  3. Winter Jackets
  4. Neck Rest Pillow
  5. Footwear (Floaters, Bathroom Slippers, Formal Shoes)
  6. Tie

Medicines

General Medicines

  1. Paracetamol
  2. Pudin Hara Tablet/Liquid
  3. Enteroquinol
  4. Aspirins
  5. Multivitamins
  6. Antacid (Digene, ENO, etc)

Prescribed Medicines
Please keep in mind that if you have any medication which couldn’t be brought without a prescription, kindly ask your doctor for the components of the medicine as the name of the medicine varies from country to country. Also, keep your prescription handy at the airport if enquired by the staff.

Miscellaneous Items

  1. Bed linen
  2. Pillow
  3. Thin Blanket – It is advised to get a thin blanket and later purchase a proper blanket from a local market in France
  4. Umbrella
  5. Raincoat
  6. Wardrobe Hangers
  7. Alarm Clock
  8. Wristwatch
  9. Laptop Bag
  10. College Backpack
  11. Sleeping Bag