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PVT — Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

99 EUR

Stay Duration

12 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in France

Cost of Living

10% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€28,800

Quality of Life

155/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

For young adults from partner countries to work and travel in France for 12 months.

The French Working Holiday Visa (Vacances-Travail / PVT) lets young adults from 16 partner countries live and work in France for up to 12 months. No job offer is needed — holders can take up employment freely to fund their stay. Canadians may do two consecutive 12-month terms.

Applicants must be 18–30 (up to 35 for Argentines, Australians, and Canadians), hold at least €2,500 in savings, and carry comprehensive health insurance. The visa costs €99, though Canadians, Colombians, and Argentines are exempt. Processing takes 2–4 weeks. The visa is non-renewable and offers no PR pathway.

This visa is ideal for adventurous young adults from a partner country who want to experience French life while funding their travels through local work, without a job offer or long-term commitment.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

12 months

Eligible Nationalities (16)

Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Hong Kong SAR China Japan

Japan

South Korea Mexico

Mexico

New Zealand Peru

Peru

Russia

Taiwan

Uruguay

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum savings: 2500 EUR

Health insurance required

Age: 18-30 (up to 35 for Argentina, Australia, and Canada)

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Savings

2,500 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of age

Financial proof

Health insurance

Accommodation

Return ticket

Application Process

Check eligibility: Verify your country has bilateral agreement with France

Prove funds: Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency

Health insurance: Obtain travel insurance covering duration

Apply for visa: Submit at French consulate

Provide documents: Insurance, financial proof, passport

Pay fee: EUR 99 visa fee

Await decision: 2-4 weeks

Receive visa: Long-stay visa with 'vacances travail' mention

Application Forms

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Working Holiday Visa Application

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Verified Claims (23)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Check eligibility: Verify your country has bilateral agreement with France; Prove funds: Demonstrate…	france-visas.gouv.fr
Fee Breakdown	Visa Fee: 99 EUR	france-visas.gouv.fr
Fees	EUR 99 (Exempt for certain nationalities, including Canadians, Colombians, and Argentines)	france-visas.gouv.fr
Forms	Working Holiday Visa Application	france-visas.gouv.fr
Forms · Working Holiday Visa Application · url	https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/	france-visas.gouv.fr
Included Nationalities	AR; AU; BR; CA; CL; CO; EC; HK; JP; KR; MX; NZ; PE; RU; TW; UY	france-visas.gouv.fr
Job Offer Required	false	france-visas.gouv.fr
Application Portal	https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/	france-visas.gouv.fr

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Overview

For young adults from partner countries to work and travel in France for 12 months.

This visa is ideal for adventurous young adults from a partner country who want to experience French life while funding their travels through local work, without a job offer or long-term commitment.