Guidance

France: mental health abroad

Information for British nationals with mental health issues in France, including how the British embassy can help.

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Includes information on:

  • how to get help medical help
  • renewing prescriptions
  • compulsory hospitalisation

See also foreign travel advice for people with mental health needs and mental health and travelling abroad.

Updates to this page

Published 8 December 2014
Last updated 30 May 2025 show all updates
  1. This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

  2. Updated guidance September 2020

  3. First published.

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