How to apply & requirements

France has 6 types of work permits available. You need to fit one of these types. Below is a brief outline of the types, if you require a more detailed look please see Work Visa Types.

Skills and Talents Permit

• Valid for 3 years
• You have a 'project' which participates in the economic development of France and/or your home country

'Salaried' / 'Temporary Worker' Permit

Only for specific professions in France

Employee on Assignment Permit

• Valid for 3 years
• You were employed for at least 3 months by a company based abroad and now have a job contract in France for the same company's group

Employee on Assignment Card

• Valid for 3 years
• Must be employed by a french company that is part of an international group and you must hold a senior management or high level executive role in the company with a slary greater or equal to $5000 euros.

Seasonal Worker Permit

• Allows 6 months of work over a period of 12 months
• For seasonal workers with a work contract longer than 3 months

Scientific Permit

Only for those who hold a master's degree or equivalent and wish to carry out research in France

Requirements

All of the above visas require a medical examinational report and endorsed employment contract.

Other requirements may apply, please contact your local French embassy for a comprehensive list of requirements and for any further information. See: List of French Embassies