Salarié — Young Employee Visa

The Jeune Professionnel is a French long-stay work visa for nationals aged 18-35 from bilateral partner countries. It lets recent graduates take a fixed-term French employment contract (3-12 months) in their field, bypassing the standard labor market test.

Stay matches the contract duration, renewable once for up to 6 months, with a maximum of 18-24 months under the applicable bilateral agreement. Spouses are authorized to work, though dependents must obtain their own visa. No permanent residence pathway exists.

This visa is ideal for young professionals aged 18-35 from partner countries who have a French employer and want structured international work experience without a standard work permit.