To activate a phone number in France through Symbo, you’ll need to submit a few required documents. These are regulatory requirements set by the French authorities, and documentation must be validated before the number can be provisioned.
ℹ Note: All number types in France require the end user to be physically located in France.
To register a local number for personal use, you’ll need:
Full name
Contact phone number
Valid photo ID or passport (must be a scanned copy)
Proof of address in France (utility bill, lease, etc. dated within the last 3 months)
Address in France (street, number, postal code, city, country)
For business use, the following is required:
Full name of an authorized representative
Company name
Contact phone number
Local company registration certificate
Address in France (street, number, postal code, city, country)
Proof of address (dated within the last 3 months)
National numbers follow the same requirements as local numbers.
To register a national number for personal use, you’ll need:
Full name
Contact phone number
Valid photo ID or passport (must be a scanned copy)
Proof of address in France (utility bill, lease, etc. dated within the last 3 months)
Address in France (street, number, postal code, city, country)
For business use, the following is required:
Full name of an authorized representative
Company name
Contact phone number
Local company registration certificate
Address in France (street, number, postal code, city, country)
Proof of address (dated within the last 3 months)
Toll-free numbers are for business use only. The following is required:
Full name of an authorized company representative
Company name
Contact phone number
Local company registration certificate
Company registration number (SIREN)
Address in France (street, number, postal code, city, country)
Proof of address (dated within 3 months)
📌 Private use is not permitted for toll-free numbers.
France numbers are not self-serve due to regulatory requirements. To request a number:
Reach out to the Symbo support team via in-app chat or email. Let us know:
The number type (local, national, toll-free, mobile)
Whether it’s for personal or business use
Any preferred area codes or cities
We’ll guide you through document submission and provide:
Current pricing for French numbers
Per-minute dialing rates
Estimated activation timelines
Need help deciding which number type is best? Just ask—our team is here to walk you through the options and get you set up.
