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How to find a guarantor in France?
A guarantor is a person who guarantees for you: he or she agrees to pay your rent if you no longer have the means to do so.
In France, a guarantor is almost always required for people who want to rent an apartment, whether they are foreign or French.

⚠️Your guarantor must be French. If you do not have one, other solutions are available to you!
1. Garantie VISALE
A free rental deposit created by the State.
Eligibility criteria:
If you are between 18 and 30 years old, no particular professional status is required.
If you are over 30, you must be employed in the private or agricultural sector. You can apply six months after entering the company.
The accommodation must be your main residence
The rent including charges must not exceed €1,500 in Paris and €1,300 in other cities.
To apply: You must go to the Action Logement website, create a personal space and fill out a form.
If you are not eligible for VISALE or the owner of your home does not recognize it, you can check other solutions 👇
2. Garantme
Price: the price varies according to the amount of the rent and the number of occupants. Example: €210/year for a rent of €500/month for 1 person.
Eligibility criteria:
Students do not need to have income
For other profiles, you must provide proof of salaried income, allowances, savings, etc.
To test your eligibility, go to the Garantme website
3. Cautioneo
Price: the price varies according to the amount of the rent and the number of occupants. Example: €174/year for a rent of €500/month for 1 person.
Eligibility criteria: all professional statuses (CDD, CDI, freelance, student, expatriate, entrepreneur...) and types of income are taken into account (salary, CAF, savings, dividends, alimony...)
More info here