CAF: in which cases is it possible to receive RSA while being in a foreign country ?

Is it possible to continue to receive RSA while in a foreign country ? Unsplash – Romain Dancre – Illustration

Active solidarity income is a social benefit (RSA) which provides remuneration to people with few financial resources and under certain conditions. It is possible to continue to receive this benefit by staying less than three months abroad.
 

Active solidarity income is distributed by the Caf (Family Allowance Funds) or the MSA (Agricultural Social Mutuality). To benefit from this assistance, it is necessary to have a situation that corresponds to certain criteria and in particular not to exceed a certain amount of financial resources.

Under three months abroad, it is still possible to receive the RSA. Beyond that, it is important to have reported your change in situation so as not to receive an overpayment. Otherwise, you will be required to repay the amount.

No more than three months abroad

The official website of the French administration emphasizes that upon your return from abroad, you must reside in stable and effective manner in France.

If you go abroad, it is important to continue to declare your resources every quarter. If you do not know the date of your return, you can request a suspension of your RSA rights.