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Salaried Employment Visa

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

28-56 days

Application Fee

99 EUR

Stay Duration

3 to 12 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Long-stay visa for foreign nationals taking employment with a French employer. Employer must sponsor the application.

The salaried employment visa allows foreign nationals to work for a French employer. The employer handles most of the administrative procedures, making the process relatively straightforward for the employee. After arrival, employees can apply for a multi-year residence card.

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Requirements

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for entire employment period

Employment contract

Signed work contract with French employer

Employer sponsorship

Employer's administrative authorization

Proof of qualifications

Diplomas and professional certifications

Medical certificate

Health examination upon arrival

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Employment contract

Detailed work contract

Company information

Registration, financial statements, employer details

Job description

Detailed description of position

Sponsorship letter

Employer's commitment to hire

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Advantages

  • Path to multi-year residence permit
  • Employer handles much of the process
  • Can lead to permanent residency
  • Family can accompany

Considerations

  • Requires job offer first
  • Tied to specific employer initially
  • Administrative processing required from employer
  • Limited initial duration

Application Process

1

Secure employment

Obtain job offer from French employer

2

Employer processes

French employer handles administrative procedures with authorities

3

Apply for visa

Submit application at French consulate

4

Provide documents

Include employment contract and employer sponsorship

5

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

6

Await decision

4-8 weeks processing

7

Validate visa

Online validation within 3 months of arrival

8

Apply for residence permit

Within 2 months of arrival, obtain multi-year work permit

Application Forms

Long-Stay Employment Visa Application

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