France Work Visa for Indians

France has emerged as a popular study abroad destination among students worldwide because of economic growth, quality education, and attractive tuition fees. According to France embassy in India, in 2019, more than 10,000 students moved to France for higher studies. In a pandemic when the world was in chaos, the French government ensured the safety and well-being of all foreign students through its social and public healthcare system. Visas and scholarships were extended, where necessary, amid the Covid-19 crisis. To work, study, or live post-studies in France, students have to meet all the requirements to acquire a Visa. Based on your need and purpose, there are different types of France visas. Let’s explore the French Work Visa for Indians.

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France Work Visa

A long-stay work Visa by the French government is drafted for individuals planning to live and work in France for more than 3 months. To acquire a long-term France work Visa, every applicant has to meet the criteria and requirements set by the authorities. For example, some permits exclude migrants from signing the Contrat d’Accueil et d’Intégration, a standard requirement for migrants coming to live in France (CAI). The goal of this contract is to assist migrants in assimilating into French society. The French government promises to offer training classes in exchange for the migrant’s signature, and the migrant agrees to participate.

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Categories of the French Work Visa

Listed below are the following types of visas-

French Salaried Employees Visa: For those looking to work in France for a year or less. One must submit an employment contract that has been properly approved by the DIRECCTE when applying for this visa.

French Work Visa for Starting and Managing a Company or Business: You must apply for this kind of visa if you want to start and operate a business or enterprise in France, whether on your own initiative or in cooperation with another business. Remember that you will be requested for more paperwork than normal to demonstrate your financial capability to launch the intended firm.

French Work Visa for Contract Workers and Professionals: Some occupations, including bailiffs, notaries, court administrators, and general insurance agents, are not permitted to non-EU citizens. Others like physicians, attorneys, architects, etc. will require permission from the appropriate professional body. Therefore, before applying for this kind of visa, be sure to find out what you will need to do to practice your profession in France.

French sports visa for a long stay: To be allowed to participate in sports, every athlete who wishes to travel to France and stay there for up to a year must adhere to certain rules and regulations. The applicant must apply as a “salaried employee” if they are employed and will be paid for the activity they are involved in.

However, in this instance, the sports club or institution must finance the applicant’s stay in France, including their lodging, insurance, transportation, etc. If the candidate will not be earning a salary, they must register as “visitors.”

French long-term work visa for volunteering: This is a visa for those who want to perform humanitarian work in France for up to one year and more than three months. If you intend to apply for such a visa, keep in mind that you must do so through a French Foundation or Association that has been approved by the French authorities as a registered charity or public utility.

French employment visa for International Organisations: Those who wish to travel to France on official business for an international organisation must apply for this category of visa.

Documents Required To Apply For France Work Visa

Here are the documents for the France Work Visa for Indians:

• A valid passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the intended stay
• A photocopy of the passport’s first and last pages
• Form for applying for a visa that is filled out
• Copies of all educational credentials
• References from previous employers
• Recently clicked coloured photos 
• Appointment letter from the company
• Employer’s letter of recommendation
• A detailed explanation of the type of work that the candidate will be doing in France

You may be required to provide additional documents to the Embassy/Consulate in addition to the ones listed below:

Talent Passport Permit: To lure more foreign nationals to France, the French government created the ‘passport talent’ program in 2016, allowing non-EU/EEA citizens to receive certain work permits. This work permit covers the following categories:

• Recent grads with specialized skills
• Employees with a French employment contract on admission
• Researchers/scientists
• Workers with a high level of expertise (EU Blue Card Holders)
• Employees of a forward-thinking firm
• Artists/performers
• Investors in the economy or the financial sector
• A person is well-known in literature, the arts, education, athletics, science, and other fields on a national or international level.

EU Blue Card: This card is only given to highly skilled employees who need a one-to-three-year residence permit. To be eligible for this permit, an applicant must hold a diploma/degree indicating three years of higher education or five years of professional experience in a certain subject. The candidate must have worked for at least a year and earn a monthly wage that is at least 1.5 times the French average gross yearly pay.

Employees on Assignment Permit: This France work permit is granted to those who have worked in a firm outside of France for at least three months and earned 1.8 times the minimum wage.

Exceptional Economic Contribution Permit: If foreign investors investing considerable quantities of money or aiming to generate more than 50 jobs are eligible for a 10-year residence Visa in France, a foreign citizen is eligible for this permission. The applicant’s spouse and minor children are likewise entitled to the same benefits as the applicant.

Scientists/Researchers Permit: Applicants with a master’s degree or higher certification who need to do university-level research can apply for a temporary scientific activity resident visa.

Seasonal Workers Permit: A seasonal workers permit can be applied for by anyone who is employed on a seasonal contract for more than three months.

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Eligibility For France Work Visa

• A valid passport is required of the applicant.
• A job in France has been offered to the applicant.
• All of the documents listed on the application form must be submitted;
• An applicant is only authorized to work within the scope of work hours specified in their respective work permits, and they are not permitted to work beyond that period.

How to Get a Work Visa in France?

• To apply for a Work Visa in France, the first step is to figure out the type of permission you’ll need based on the nature of your job and the length of time you’ll be working there.
• After you’ve decided on a work permit, you’ll need to apply, fill out the France Visa application, and gather all necessary documents.
• After completing the form, you will be asked to make an appointment with the Visa Application Centre to present your documents and biometrics (VAC).
• You are now ready to submit your application after completing your France work visa application and meeting all conditions. You must submit your Biometrics information on the day of your appointments at the VAC (fingerprints and digital photograph).
• Now that you’ve completed the France work visa application process, it’s time to await the judgment of the Embassy or Consulate.

Processing Time

A France Work Visa for Indians usually takes 15 to 20 working days once all the required paperwork is submitted to the French Embassy or Consulate. However, depending on the type of work visa you have filed for the processing period may differ.

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When to Apply?

You can apply for a work visa in France In India up to three months before your scheduled travel date. This will give you enough time to complete all of your paperwork and make other necessary arrangements.

France Work Visa Cost

Visa type	Fees (EUR)	Fees (INR)
Airport Transit	60	4,412
Ordinary Transit (Short-stay)	60	4,412
Student visa (long-stay)	50	3,676
Long-stay	99	7,279
Children short-stay (between 6 to 12 years)	35	2,574
For citizens from African nations	60	4,412
Département D’Outre-Mer	60	4,412
Territoire D’Outre-Mer	9	662

France Post Study Work Visa Cost

The Visa de long séjour etudes or long-stay Visa for France costs EUR 50 (4,315 INR) for students applying for Bachelor’s/Master’s/Research Courses. Even if you are applying for a dual course or participating in a student exchange program, the fee stays the same.

Along with this base fee, you will also have to provide a visa processing fee which costs EUR 50(4,315 INR) more, along with the VFS service fees, which amount to INR 1,467 (taxes included). Because the exchange rate can alter the price, it’s always a good idea to double-check the price with the embassy/consulate before applying.

Application Process for France Post Study Work Visa 

• When studying in France, students should first decide on a college/university and a field of study. A wealth of information is accessible on higher education institutions, programs offered, cost of study, quality of institutions and degrees, and subsidies.
• After you’ve decided on a course and a university, you’ll need to decide on a major. The counselling team at Leverage Edu can assist you in applying to these schools and obtaining admission.
• Once the student has received an admission offer from the selected university, students must attend the interview in person at the Campus France office with all required documentation.

Documents Required for VLT-TS Application

Here are the documents for applying for a France Work Visa for Indians:

• For a stay of more than 90 days, fill out the extended stay application form.
• Two pictures of passport-size
• A certified copy of your passport
• A copy of your Campus France ID number on paper
• Academic institution’s letter of registration
• A cover letter outlining the research proposal as well as a CV/Resume is required
• Proof of funds – tuition fees plus 615 EUR(53,080 INR) each month for the entire academic semester
• In France, proof of valid medical coverage/insurance is required.
• The cost of a round-trip airline ticket (for courses that last 6 months or less)
• The price of a one-way plane ticket (for courses that last more than 6 months)
• The OFII (Office Français d’Immigration et d’Intégration) is a French immigration and integration office.
• Proof of French residency (lease, utility bill, or hotel booking receipt)
• Copies of your curriculum vitae
• All academic documents should be copied.

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FAQs

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