Common reasons: Incomplete documents or ineligible job. Appeal within 2 months or reapply with corrections. Consult an immigration expert for guidance.

Salaried Visa is for general employees; Passeport Talent is for highly qualified with higher salary thresholds, offering 4-year validity and easier family reunification.

Spanish citizens (EU) don't need a visa but may need registration for long stays. Non-EU in Spain apply as usual; EU mobility simplifies postings.

Yes, unless exempt (e.g., short missions for audits/teaching). Employer obtains it from DIRECCTE or online portal.

€99 for the visa fee (payable in local currency). Additional costs: €200-300 for validation/residence tax, plus agency fees if using a service.

For standard salaried: No fixed minimum, but must meet labor standards (€1,766.92 gross/month SMIC 2025). For Passeport Talent: At least €35,891 annually.

Yes, apply for renewal 2-3 months before expiry via prefecture. Provide updated contract and proof of integration (e.g., French language).

Yes, for ICT or Passeport Talent holders, spouses and children can apply for accompanying visas with work rights. They must apply separately with proof of relationship.

Work permit: 1-2 months. Visa: 15-30 days, but up to 60 days in peak seasons. 2025 updates reduced EU Blue Card times to 15 days.

Passport, photos, work permit, employment contract, proof of salary/residence, medical certificate (if required), and application form. Specific forms like CERFA 15619*01 for ICT.

Your employer applies for a work permit via the French Ministry of Labor. Then, submit your visa application online via France-Visas.gouv.fr, attend a VFS Global appointment with documents, and pay fees. Upon arrival, validate the VLS-TS online within 3 months.

Eligibility includes non-EU/EEA citizens with a job offer from a French employer, such as fixed-term or permanent contracts, postings for services (e.g., audits), or ICT for managers/experts. For Passeport Talent, you need a salary of at least 1.5 times the average gross reference salary (€35,891 annually as of 2025). Seasonal workers must have jobs tied to seasonal needs like tourism.

The France Salaried Employee Visa refers to a long-stay visa (VLS-TS "Salarié") for non-EU citizens employed by a French company or posted to France for work. It includes categories like temporary workers, seasonal employees, intra-corporate transferees (ICT), and qualified professionals under the Passeport Talent scheme. It allows stays over 90 days and serves as a residence permit upon validation.

Key requirements: A valid work permit (obtained by your employer), employment contract, proof of accommodation, health insurance, and financial means. For ICT, at least 3 months prior employment with the sending company. Exemptions apply for short missions under 90 days.

Short-stay: Up to 90 days in 180. Long-stay: 12 months for most (renewable); up to 3 years for ICT or Passeport Talent. Seasonal: Multi-year permit for up to 6 months/year.