France•EuropeWorking Holiday Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
99 EUR
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for young adults (18-35) from bilateral agreement countries to work and travel in France for cultural exchange.
The working holiday visa is a bilateral agreement allowing young adults from designated countries to work and travel in France for cultural exchange. It combines tourism with work in a one-year program.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
2,500 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AR, AU, BR, CA, CL, CO, KR, EC, HK, JP, MX, NZ, PE, TW, UY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire stay
Proof of age
Between 18 and 35 at application
Financial proof
Proof of financial self-sufficiency
Health insurance
Private travel insurance for 12 months
Accommodation
Plan for accommodation in France
OptionalReturn ticket
Or proof of funds to purchase
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Advantages
- Work and travel flexibility
- Tourism and work combined
- Long 12-month duration
- Cultural exchange opportunity
- Relatively low cost
Considerations
- Age restricted (18-35)
- Limited to designated countries
- Primary purpose must be tourism
- Non-renewable (with exceptions)
- No path to permanent residency
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
Working Holiday Visa Application
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