France Business Immigration & Work Visas

🇫🇷 France work visas, residence permits and immigration services

France involves more moving parts than most EU countries. Here's every service we offer, from Talent Passport applications to post-arrival OFII registration, with eligibility criteria and fees on each page.

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Which France immigration route is right for your hire?

French work routes split across visa categories and residency permits in ways that aren't always clear. This table puts them side by side before you click through for OFII requirements and fees.

Route

Use case

Processing

Sponsor required

Leads to settlement

Work Visas (all types)

Overview of all French long-stay work visa routes

Varies by route*

Yes

Depends on route

Salaried Employee Visa

Non-EU professionals on a standard French employment contract

4–8 weeks*

Yes

After 5 years

EU Blue Card

Highly qualified non-EU professionals meeting salary threshold (€53,836/yr)

30 days (fast-track)*

Yes

After 5 years

Talent Passport

Skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators

30 days (fast-track)*

No labour market test

After 5 years

Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Permit

Employees relocating within the same multinational company

4–8 weeks*

Yes

No direct route

Employee on Assignment (Salarié Détaché)

Employees temporarily posted to France by a foreign employer

Before assignment starts

Yes

No direct route

Researcher Visa

Non-EU researchers and academics with a French research agreement

4–8 weeks*

Research host required

After 5 years

Family Reunification Visa

Spouses and dependent children of permit holders

Several weeks*

Family sponsor required

After 5 years

Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour)

Long-term residence authorisation for non-EU nationals

2–3 months*

Depends on permit category

After 5 years

Residence Permit Renewal

Extending existing French residence permits

2–3 months*

Depends on existing permit

Maintains existing settlement pathway

Processing times vary by prefecture and case complexity. Figures indicative and current as of June 2026. Confirm against official French immigration authority sources before relying on them.

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What changed in French immigration in 2026 and what it means for hiring

Last reviewed: June 2026

Civic exam now mandatory for all first-time permit holders

From January 2026, every non-EU national applying for a multi-year residence permit must pass a 40-question civic knowledge exam covering French institutions, secularism, and civic values, with a pass mark of 80%. This applies to new arrivals and renewals alike, including employees already in France. Talent Passport and ICT holders are exempt from signing the Republican Integration Contract but may still be summoned by OFII. Employees who miss the exam risk a gap in their renewal.

Language thresholds raised for multi-year permits

A2-level French is now required to access a multi-year residence permit. B1 is required for a 10-year card and B2 for naturalisation. Talent Passport holders remain exempt from language requirements, making the route even more attractive for skilled hires in IT, healthcare, and research.

All applications now fully digital via ANEF

Work permit applications, renewals, and updates are now processed exclusively through the ANEF-Emploi online portal. Processing times for Talent Passport applications are guaranteed at 30 days. Employers face fines of up to €20,750 per unauthorised worker, rising to €62,250 for repeat violations making proactive compliance tracking essential.

Why HR teams use Jobbatical for France immigration

Three authorities, two languages, and a post-arrival registration step that catches most employers by surprise. We coordinate DREETS, the consulate, and OFII so the process moves as one.

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End-to-End Document Handling

From work authorisation filings to OFII registration and prefecture appointments — we manage every step and document.

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30-Day Talent Passport Processing

We optimise applications for France's fast-track routes, cutting time-to-hire for your most critical roles.

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Employer Compliance Protection

With fines up to €62,250 per violation, we keep your hiring process audit-ready and fully aligned with ANEF requirements.

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Dedicated Case Managers

A personal expert guides each employee through visas, OFII registration, civic exam prep, and permit renewals.

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Renewal & Language Exam Tracking

We monitor expiry dates and language thresholds so renewals are never missed and employees stay compliant.

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Real-Time Case Visibility

Every permit, deadline, and document tracked in one platform — no chasing emails between HR, employees, and authorities.

Hiring into France, how Jobbatical handles it end to end

French immigration touches three separate authorities: DREETS for the work authorisation, the consulate for the visa, and OFII for post-arrival registration. We handle the handoffs so nothing falls through.

Initial Assessment

We identify the right route — Talent Passport, EU Blue Card, Salaried Employee, or ICT — and confirm whether a labour market test applies.

Run a pre-hiring check

Work Authorisation & Visa Application

We prepare the employer-side work authorisation and support the employee's consular long-stay visa (VLS-TS) submission via the ANEF portal.

Work visa service

Arrival & OFII Registration

We guide employees through mandatory OFII validation within 3 months of arrival, medical check, civic exam preparation, and residence permit collection.

Residence permit service

Family Reunification

We coordinate dependent visas and residence permits for spouses and children, aligning timelines with the main permit holder.

Family reunification visa