France work visa
1 current source-backed work pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work route | France’s salaried-work route generally requires the employer to obtain prior work authorisation; it covers fixed-term and permanent employment. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work route | Application fee (long stay visa) | 99 EUR | Official source |
| Work route | Application fee (residence card, residence card) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Work route | Application fee (issuance, vls ts validation) | 300 EUR | Official source |
| Work route | Application fee | 99 EUR | Official source |
| Work route | Application fee (residence card) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Work route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 15 days | Official source |
| Work route | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Work route | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Work route | Job offer or employer sponsorship required | yes | Official source |
| Work route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Work route | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Work route | Language level required | A2 (French) | Official source |
| Work route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Work route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |