DossierFacile: For a Solid Rental Application

Landing in France and hunting for a flat is stressful – but DossierFacile is one of the best free tools to speed things up. It’s a public service that helps you upload all the documents landlords usually ask for, verifies them, and gives you a secure shareable link to send to owners or agencies. It does not find flats for you, but it makes your application look professional and trustworthy. dossierfacile.logement.gouv.fr

Below is a practical, step-by-step blog-style guide aimed at strangers arriving in France: what to do, roughly how many days each step takes, and the exact pages to consult.

Create an account → prepare & scan your documents → upload & submit → DossierFacile checks your file (usually within 24 hours if complete) → get a protected link or PDF to share with landlords.

Quick idea

1. Create an account on the official DossierFacile site (make sure the address ends with .gouv.fr)
2. Upload your documents.
3. DossierFacile checks them and gives you a link to send to landlords.

What to prepare (simple list)

• Passport / Visa / National ID (photo page).
• Last payslips (or proof of scholarship/allowance if a student).
• Work contract or internship attestation (if you have one).
• Last tax notice (if available) or a statement that you don’t have one.
• Proof of current address (if any), or a certificate of accommodation.
• A French guarantor, who can be an individual who earns more than three times the rent, or you can apply through French guarantee services such as Visale, GarantMe, or SmartGarant.

After validation you get a secure link (or PDF) you can send to landlords or agencies.

Helpful tip for strangers

• If you don’t have a private guarantor, look into public guarantor services (like Visale), they help many newcomers.
• Use clear, readable scans or photos. Blurry images slow things down.
• Name your files simply (e.g., Passport.pdf, Payslip_Jun.pdf).

Good luck for your dream home!!