Work Visas in France

Discover the two main pathways to work legally: Visa Salarié (Long-term stability) and Visa Saisonnier (Seasonal work).

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Comparison and Process

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Visa Salarié

Permanent (CDI/CDD)

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Definition and Scope

It is a residence and work permit intended for people hired under a CDI (permanent) or long-term CDD.

Main value: Stability, legal clarity, and long-term projection (residency).
2

Offer and Métier en Tension

A formal offer linked to a ROME code is required. If the position is on the list of Métiers en Tension (shortage of personnel), the process is faster.

Consult regional list (Légifrance)
3

Publication (France Travail)

If the occupation is NOT in shortage, it is mandatory to publish the offer for 21 days on France Travail for labor market control.

Important: Any modification restarts the 21-day counter.

4

Timelines and ANEF

  • Platform: Ministry of the Interior (ANEF).
  • Authorization review: 2 to 8 weeks.
  • Visa issuance (Consulate): ~15 days.
5

Validation in France

Upon arrival, it is mandatory to validate the visa online, register in social security, and activate labor rights.

Renewable towards long-term residency.
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PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPANIMENT

At Allée France Lyon I accompany you personally. I am Jio, a specialist in immigration procedures, with more than 700 successful processes.

We work in direct coordination with your employer (from small family businesses to large companies) to ensure a clean, complete, and approved file in record time.

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Key Differences Summarized

Visa Salarié

  • For CDI or CDD Long.
  • Allows long-term residency.
  • Mandatory 21-day publication if not in shortage.
  • Has standard consular fees.

Visa Saisonnier

  • Contracts of 3 to 6 months.
  • Generally does NOT require 21-day publication.
  • 0€ Cost (Free).
  • Limited to 6 months per year.

Frequently Asked Questions: Work Visas

We answer your questions about contracts, seasonal requirements, and insurance to work legally in France.

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