Salaried Worker Visa (Salarie / Travailleur Temporaire)
Category: Work · Processing time: 8–16 weeks
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France-Visas / OFII
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-21.
Visa type
Work
Processing time
8–16 weeks
Fees
VisaApplicationFee: EUR 99
Validity
1 year (initial VLS-TS), renewable based on employment status.
Stay duration
Indefinite through settlement permit conversion.
Entry type
National D-Visa (Multiple entry)
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Overview
A long-stay visa pathway for foreign nationals hired by French companies. Path to PR: Yes (after 5 years). Path to citizenship: Yes. Income: Must meet the prevailing wage for the sector, with
- Leads to permanent residency: Yes
- Requires job offer: Yes
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: Relevant professional qualification for the job
- Financial requirement: Mandatory. Salary must meet the sector's prevailing wage, and at a minimum, the gross annual SMIC of €22,404.20 (as of June 2026).
- Accommodation proof: Yes (Proof required for residence permit conversion).
- Return ticket: No
Estimated Costs
- - VisaApplicationFee: EUR 99
- - ResidencePermitIssuanceTax: EUR 300
- - StampDuty: EUR 50
Required Documents
- - Valid passport
- - Signed employment contract (CDI/CDD)
- - Approved work authorization from the French employer
- - Proof of professional qualifications (diplomas/experience certificates)
- - Proof of health insurance coverage
- - Completed long-stay visa application form
Application Steps
- Secure a formal job offer (CDI or CDD) from a French employer.
- Employer applies for work authorization online via the [ANEF portal](https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/).
- Once the work permit is approved, apply for the long-stay visa via [France-Visas](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/).
- Attend the consular appointment for biometrics and document submission.
- Arrive in France and validate your VLS-TS visa online via the ANEF portal.
- Complete the mandatory civic exam and language assessment for permit renewal.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: France-Visas / OFII →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
- - Applications are processed by French consulates after the employer’s work permit is approved. Ensure all documents are translated into French by a sworn translator.
Browse foreign embassies in France (MigrantIQ directory) →
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Stable residency status linked to active employment.
- - Access to French healthcare and social security systems.
- - Pathway to permanent residency and future French citizenship.
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in France depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission aut
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In France, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in France for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for France, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter France, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border che
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for France through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa process
Scammers advertise fake apartments in France, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Work / Employment Visa. It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Employer’s inability to prove the labor market test (i.e., that no local/EU candidate was available)
- - Salary falls below the prevailing wage or the legal annual SMIC
- - Incomplete or non-compliant documentation submitted via the ANEF portal
- - Failure to meet the new 2026 civic exam or language proficiency benchmarks upon permit renewal
Application Tips
- - Coordinate closely with your employer—they are responsible for the initial, critical work permit application on the ANEF portal.
- - Always check [France-Visas](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/) to confirm if your specific nationality or profession requires additional consular steps.
- - Do not resign from your current job until the official work permit and visa are secured.
- - Start gathering legalized/translated civil status documents early, as they are essential for residency renewal.
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- France-Visas / OFII
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Work pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 8–16 weeks, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.