The State services of the Meuse department centralize residence permit procedures on the prefecture’s website. Depending on the applicant’s situation, some applications must be submitted online via the Digital Administration for Foreign Nationals in France (ANEF), while others require an appointment with the prefecture.

For procedures requiring an appointment, the prefecture specifically indicates residence permits under the categories "employee" and "temporary worker". Other applications must be submitted directly online without an appointment.

Telephone assistance for foreign nationals is available on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In-person services are available by appointment only.

To view the procedures and book an appointment, visit the Meuse State Services website.

If you need help with an online administrative procedure, a digital support point is available at the Meuse Prefecture, 40 rue du Bourg, 55000 Bar-le-Duc. It can be reached by phone on +33 (0)3 29 77 55 55. The service is available with or without an appointment, Monday to Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In Verdun, assistance is provided by France Services, 13 rue Charlemagne, 55100 Verdun, on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m..

The France Services centers support users with their administrative and digital procedures. They provide access to a range of public services, including France Titres, the Family Allowance Fund (Caf), Health Insurance, Retirement Insurance, Public Finances, France Rénov’, France Travail, La Poste, the Mutualité Sociale Agricole (MSA), Point-Justice, and Urssaf.

The Meuse department has 23 France Services centers, including both fixed locations and mobile services. The network helps users find the service point closest to their home or workplace.

Directory: France Services – Meuse

The Department’s social services and the Solidarity Centres (Maisons de la Solidarité) can support individuals facing social difficulties, particularly in relation to employment and integration, housing, or access to rights and public services.

The Social Documentation Centre / Meuse Literacy Resource Centre (CDS/CRI55), located at 8 Place de la République, Bar-le-Duc, supports people with literacy difficulties, limited reading and writing skills, or those whose first language is not French. It offers support and training activities focused on basic skills and French language learning.

The Association Meusienne d’Accompagnement des Trajets de Vie des Migrants (AMATRAMI) offers French language learning workshops throughout the Meuse department, from A0 (beginner) to B1 (intermediate) level.

Address: AMATRAMI, 9 Allée des Vosges, 55000 Bar-le-Duc, France.

The Social Documentation Centre (Centre de Documentation Sociale) also provides French for Integration support programmes, including training in speaking, writing, reading, numeracy, and spatial and time orientation skills. Individualized support can be arranged across several areas of the Meuse department, including Bar-le-Duc, Clermont-en-Argonne, Commercy-Saint-Mihiel, Verdun, and Stenay-Montmédy.

For individuals who have signed a Republican Integration Contract (CIR) and completed the language courses offered by the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) without reaching A2 level, post-OFII workshops are available throughout the Meuse department, notably in Bar-le-Duc, Commercy, and Verdun.

France Travail supports individuals in their job search and professional development. Employees and job seekers can receive assistance in defining their career goals, finding employment, accessing training opportunities, and identifying schemes that support their integration into the workforce. France Travail also provides information and recruitment support to employers.

In the Meuse department, France Travail has offices in:

• Bar-le-Duc: 77 rue Ernest-Bradfer
• Commercy: 54 bis avenue Stanislas
• Verdun: rue Robert-de-Cotte, Actipôle

 For job seekers: 3949. For employers: 3995

Cap emploi provides specialized support for people with disabilities or health-related difficulties that affect their professional careers. Its services cover access to employment, job retention, and workplace adaptation. Cap emploi works with both individuals and employers to identify solutions tailored to each situation.

In the Meuse department, Cap emploi 55 (AMIPH) is located at: 20 rue Ernest-Bradfer, 55000 Bar-le-Duc

 03 29 76 18 79 or contact-barleduc@capemploi55.com

France Travail and Cap emploi work together to promote access to employment and help ensure sustainable career pathways.

The Meuse Haute-Marne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) supports commercial, industrial, and service-sector businesses across the region. Employers can contact the CCI for assistance with business development, training, recruitment needs, and guidance towards the appropriate local partners and support services.

Bar-le-Duc Office, Building Les Roises, Route du Pont de Dammarie, 55000 Savonnières-devant-Bar, France

03 29 76 83 00 or courrier@meusehautemarne.cci.fr

For a driving licence issued by a country outside the European Union, the rules governing licence exchange depend, among other factors, on the country where the licence was issued and the driver's individual situation. Before starting any procedure, it is recommended to check whether the licence is eligible for exchange and to review the applicable conditions on France Titres and Service-Public.fr.

If the licence cannot be exchanged, or if the applicable deadlines are not met, the employee may be required to take the French driving licence tests in France.

The Fluo Grand Est network operates intercity bus routes and demand-responsive transport services throughout the Meuse department. The demand-responsive transport service is open to everyone, accessible to people with reduced mobility, and operates by reservation.

• 7 regular intercity bus routes
• 13 demand-responsive shuttle services
• 280 school transport routes

Areas served by the demand-responsive transport service include Verdun, Stenay, Bar-le-Duc, and Commercy.

To book a demand-responsive transport service, call 0 805 690 642.

The Meuse Department Council supports mobility solutions for people facing barriers to employment or social and professional integration. These services may include mobility assessments, transport solutions, carpooling and car-sharing services, driving licence support, and other forms of mobility assistance.

The Mobility Fund (Fonds Mobilité) may provide support, subject to eligibility conditions, for individuals receiving assistance from the departmental solidarity mobility platform and engaged in an employment, social integration, or training pathway.

For young people aged 18 to 25 who are legally residing in France, the Youth Support Fund (Fonds d’Aide aux Jeunes) can help cover expenses related to transport, obtaining a driving licence, vehicle costs, accommodation, or childcare.

To apply for social housing, employees can submit an application through the National Social Housing Application Portal. Once the application has been registered, a unique registration number is issued.

Eligibility conditions depend in particular on the applicant’s immigration status and financial resources.

The Meuse Public Housing Office (OPH de la Meuse) is the department’s main social housing provider. It manages nearly 10,000 housing units across 125 municipalities and offers both rental and homeownership opportunities throughout the Meuse department. 

For eligible employees in the private sector, Action Logement can provide support in accessing housing through a range of schemes, including rental guarantees, housing assistance, and personalized support services. Eligibility and available assistance depend on the employee’s individual circumstances and their employer’s profile.

Accueil des Jeunes offers housing solutions for young people aged 16 to 30 who are employed, in training, or seeking integration into the workforce. Residences are available in Bar-le-Duc and Verdun, as well as housing units in Revigny-sur-Ornain and Ligny-en-Barrois. The accommodations are furnished and eligible for housing assistance (APL).

Accueil des Jeunes
12 rue Antoine Durenne, Parc Bradfer, 55000 Bar-le-Duc
Tel.: +33 (0)3 29 79 17 26

Local Youth Missions (Missions Locales) can also support young people with matters related to employment, training, mobility, and housing. They can help identify accommodation solutions suited to each person's situation and provide assistance with administrative procedures.

• Mission Locale du Sud Meusien
  39 quai Sadi Carnot, 55000 Bar-le-Duc
   03 29 79 01 13 - contact@mlsudmeusien.fr
  • Commercy office : 54 B avenue Stanislas, 55200 Commercy. 
     03 29 91 07 07
• Mission Locale du Nord Meusien
  2D rue du Général Sarrail, 55430 Belleville-sur-Meuse
   03 29 86 25 26 - contact@ml-nordmeusien.fr

The Mission Locale also holds regular outreach sessions in several municipalities across Northern Meuse.

Employees must have either a temporary or permanent French social security number to access their rights and benefits through the Health Insurance system (Assurance Maladie).

If they encounter difficulties, they can receive support from a France Services centre or from their local Health Insurance Fund (CPAM).

France Services centres can help users complete procedures with the Health Insurance system and provide assistance in using online public services.

La Protection Maternelle et Infantile du Département est présente dans les Maisons de la Solidarité de la Meuse. Elle peut répondre aux questions des parents et proposer un accompagnement autour de la santé et du développement des jeunes enfants. 

The Maternal and Child Health Service (PMI) of the Meuse Department is available through the department’s Solidarity Centres (Maisons de la Solidarité). It provides support and guidance to parents on matters related to child health, early childhood development, and parenting.

The Sexual Health Centre run by the Meuse Department provides free consultations, which can be anonymous if needed, and is open to everyone.

The centre offers information and support on topics including contraception, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), voluntary termination of pregnancy (abortion), and relationships and family life.

The Meuse Department oversees and monitors early childhood care facilities for children aged 0 to 6 years. Several childcare options are available across the department, including day-care centres (multi-accueils), micro-crèches, parent-run nurseries, childminders, and childminder homes (Maisons d’Assistants Maternels).

Parents can contact Early Childhood Support Centres (Relais Petite Enfance) for assistance with finding suitable childcare and completing the necessary administrative procedures. The Family Benefits Fund (Caf) can also provide information about financial support available for childcare costs.

For families who need childcare in order to access employment or training, the Youth Support Fund (Fonds d’Aide aux Jeunes) may, subject to eligibility conditions, help cover certain childcare expenses for young people aged 18 to 25.