France Temporary Worker long-stay visa

People recruited for salaried work in France on a fixed-term contract whose employer has obtained the required work authorisation. ([france-visas.gouv.fr](https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/activite-salariee))

• Fixed-term job

  The visa bears the mention « travailleur temporaire » for a fixed-term employment contract.

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• Work authorisation

  The employer or company in France must request prior authorisation from the French administration; you must include the authorisation granted to your employer with your visa application. The page describes exemptions for certain contracts lasting no more than 90 days. ([france-visas.gouv.fr](https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/activite-salariee))

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• Valid travel document

  The travel document must be in good condition, have been issued less than 10 years ago, contain at least two blank pages and, for a long stay, remain valid for at least three months beyond the requested visa’s expiry. An exception to the last condition may be granted in a duly justified emergency.

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• Application documents

  Provide two recent identity photographs in ICAO format and the originals and copies of supporting documents appropriate to your personal circumstances and reason for travel. If employed by a private individual, also include the undertaking form completed and signed by that employer.

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• Long-stay visa application fee ([france-visas.gouv.fr](https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/frais-de-visa-francais))Researched just now · being double-checkedSource€99 per person
• Tax corresponding to the first residence permit replaced by the long-stay visa ([legifrance.gouv.fr](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000Researched just now · being double-checkedSource€300 per person
• Decision timeFrance-Visas says visa decisions generally take 15 days and may take up to 45 days in particular cases. It does not give a separate time for this route; times also vary with nationality, purpose of stay and local conditions. ([france-visas.gouv.fr](https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/l2 weeks to 6 weeks

1. Get ready

   • Secure a fixed-term job

     6 weeks before you go

     Obtain a fixed-term employment contract for salaried work in France.

     You’ll need: Fixed-term employment contract

   • Ask your employer to obtain work authorisation

     6 weeks before you go

     Your employer must request prior authorisation from the French administration and provide you with the authorisation granted.

     You’ll need: Work authorisation

   • Check your documents

     6 weeks before you go

     Check your travel document and gather the photographs and supporting documents specified for your circumstances.

     You’ll need: Travel document, Two recent ICAO-format identity photographs, Supporting documents

2. Apply

   • Complete the visa application online

     6 weeks before you go

     Complete the France-Visas application and include your employer’s work authorisation.

     You’ll need: Travel document, Work authorisation, Supporting documents

   • Book an appointment

     6 weeks before you go

     Use the France-Visas page for the country where you apply to find out how to book an appointment.

   • Submit your application

     6 weeks before you go

     Attend with your complete file; the consulate or service provider checks it, collects the fee and biometrics, and keeps your passport for processing.

     You’ll need: Completed application form, Application receipt, Travel document, Supporting documents

3. Visa

   • Collect your passport

     When you arrive

     Follow your application and collect your passport when the visa centre notifies you.

4. Settle in

   • Validate your visa

     When you arrive

     Validate your long-stay visa online within three months of arriving in France.

     You’ll need: Long-stay visa

An application for a temporary-worker residence card if you wish to stay beyond the visa’s validity; it is not issued automatically. ([france-visas.gouv.fr](https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/visa-de-long-sejour))

• Article L436-1 - Code de l'entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit d'asile - Légifrancelegifrance.gouv.frOfficial
• Activité salariée - France-Visasfrance-visas.gouv.frOfficial
• La démarche d'obtention de visa - France-Visasfrance-visas.gouv.frOfficial
• Visa de long séjour - France-Visasfrance-visas.gouv.frOfficial
• france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/frais-de-visa-francaisOfficial

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