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In brief
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Duration: Demand — about 1 hour
Cost: Free
Possible online

Who this guide is for

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  • Unemployed or very low-income persons
  • Employees and self-employed with earnings below the threshold
  • New arrivals who have opened a CAF file

To be prepared in advance

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  • Allotment number CAF or registration on caf.fr
  • Statement of resources over 3 months — wage bulletins, France Travail certificate
  • Home justification and RIB
  • For foreigners — residence permit allowing stay (check on caf.fr)

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Identify the right help: RSA (F12484) if little or no activity; activity bonus (F2882) if you have a modest salary.
  2. 2Register on caf.fr and complete the resource return — online, free.
  3. 3For the RSA, registration to France Travail often required if you are able to work.
  4. 4The CAF calculates the amount according to income, household and housing — monthly payment.
  5. 5Report any changes (employment, move, home) within 3 months — if not undue to repay.
  6. 6In case of refusal, check the grounds and remedies on caf.fr.

Common mistakes

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  • Do not report income or the spouse's — risk of being lost.
  • Consolidate RSA and APL — separate benefits.
  • Do not update the file after re-employment.
  • Do not check if the residence permit allows the RSA.

Official sources

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Useful links

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CAF: family allowancesOpen an account

Important remark

Entitlement to the RSA and premium on activity according to status and income. Evolving amounts. Check on caf.fr and service-public.fr.

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