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Probation period or first job: can you rent a home in France without a guarantor?

Yes: Garantme acts as guarantor for employees on probation or in their first job, with an employer certificate, employment contract or job offer letter, and an answer within 3 business hours.

Yes, the Garantme Guarantee is open to employees on a probation period, recent graduates in their first job and people who have just changed jobs. A recent contract is not an obstacle: an employer certificate, employment contract or job offer letter is enough.

Which documents do I need if my contract started less than 2 months ago?

  • an employer certificate, your employment contract or your job offer letter;
  • your payslip if already available.

And if my contract started more than 2 months ago?

Provide your last 2 payslips. Last month's payslip is required from the 15th of the following month. If you are on a fixed-term contract, see the Garantme Guarantee for fixed-term contracts (CDD).

Which documents does everyone need to provide?

  • a valid, legible ID document: national ID card, passport, residence permit, driving licence or visa;
  • proof of savings less than 2 months old (bank certificate, account statement or screenshot of your online banking) showing your name, your bank, the date and the balance;
  • if you are married or in a civil partnership (PACS): proof of your status (marriage or PACS certificate, family record book…) and your spouse's or partner's ID.

For rents above €5,000 per month, additional documents are required: Garantme Guarantee for rents above €5,000.

I haven't received my first salary yet: is that a problem?

No. The job offer letter, employment contract or employer certificate is enough until your first payslip is available.

I am still a student or a work-study student

See the Garantme Guarantee conditions for students.

How do I get the Garantme eligibility certificate?

  1. Create your application online at garantme.fr and upload your documents.
  2. Garantme reviews your complete application and replies within 3 business hours.
  3. You receive your eligibility certificate to add to your rental application.
  4. Once you have found a home, follow the steps to get the guarantee deed.

How much does the Garantme Guarantee cost?

From 4.5% of the annual rent including charges, paid by the tenant. The Garantme Guarantee is free for the landlord (pricing details).

Who backs the Garantme Guarantee?

The Garantme Guarantee is backed by licensed insurers: see the insurers behind the Garantme Guarantee.

Updated on 10 November 2026.