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Jobbatical streamlines the transfer process, ensuring compliance with French immigration regulations for smooth employee mobility within multinational companies.
The France Salarié Détaché visa is the ideal solution for non-EU employees transferring within multinational companies to French branches or subsidiaries. Whether you're managing global talent mobility or advancing your international career, Jobbatical provides comprehensive support—from eligibility verification and document preparation to appointment booking and final permit issuance.
The France Salarié Détaché permit, based on the EU ICT Directive (2014/66/EU), is a residence permit for non-EU/EEA/Swiss employees of multinational companies assigned to a French branch, subsidiary, or affiliate for temporary assignments. Valid for up to 3 years, it supports managers, specialists, or trainees and allows mobility within EU countries after 6 months. The permit requires company-specific expertise and at least 3 months of employment with the sending company. For official regulations, visit France-Visas or Welcome to France.
Legal Work and Residency: Work in France's dynamic economy with access to healthcare, education, and housing via a French work visa Salarié Détaché.
EU Mobility: Work in other EU countries after 6 months without needing additional visas, per French immigration law.
Family Reunification: Bring spouses and children under 18, with spouses able to work without restrictions.
Career Advancement: Gain experience in France's key industries (e.g., luxury, aerospace, tech) within a multinational framework.
Schengen Mobility: Travel visa-free in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in 180 days (work restricted to France).
Path to Long-term Residency: Potential pathway to permanent residency after extended stays.
Global Talent Mobility: Transfer key employees to France with streamlined immigration process.
Compliance Support: Meet French labor and immigration laws via France-Visas guidance.
Operational Flexibility: Support temporary projects, training, or strategic assignments without long-term commitments.
Cost-Effective: No labor market testing required for intra-company transfers.
Eligibility for a France Employee on Assignment visa includes:
Nationality: Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (e.g., U.S., India, Japan, Brazil).
Employment Status: Employed by a multinational company with a French branch, subsidiary, or affiliate for at least 3 months (6 months for management positions).
Role:
Manager: Senior position overseeing operations, departments, or strategic functions.
Specialist: Unique technical, commercial, or strategic expertise critical to company operations.
Trainee: Graduate in a structured professional training program.
Job Assignment: Binding intra-corporate transfer agreement or secondment contract specifying duration and responsibilities.
Salary: Meet 2025 threshold (minimum 1.8 times the French SMIC - approximately €36,000/year gross).
No Language Requirement: French skills not mandatory, but basic French may aid professional integration.
Clean Criminal Record: No convictions that would threaten public order, legalized and translated.
Check eligibility with France-Visas or local French consulate.
Checklist for a French work visa Salarié Détaché:
Confirm requirements via France-Visas.
Verify Eligibility: Confirm employment status and role meet Salarié Détaché criteria per France-Visas.
Secure Assignment Agreement: Obtain contract or letter detailing the intra-corporate transfer from French entity.
Create France-Visas Account: Register online at France-Visas.gouv.fr for application tracking.
Book Appointment: Schedule visa appointment at local French consulate, 4-8 weeks in advance.
Prepare Documents: Gather all required documents, ensure translations and legalizations are complete.
Submit Application: Attend consulate appointment or apply online (where available) via France-Visas.
Provide Biometrics: Submit fingerprints and digital photo during appointment.
Pay Fees: Submit visa processing fees as required.
Await Processing: Processing takes 2-6 weeks, depending on consulate workload.
Receive Visa: Collect long-stay visa (VLS-TS) upon approval.
Enter France: Arrive within visa validity (usually 3 months from issuance).
Validate VLS-TS: Complete online validation within 3 months of arrival via ANEF portal.
Apply for Residence Permit: Apply for multi-year residence permit at local Prefecture within 2 months of arrival.
Complete Integration: Open bank account, register for tax number, and enroll in social security.
French Consulate: Submit visa applications in your home country via the local French consulate or embassy.
France-Visas Platform: Create online account for application tracking and document submission.
In-France Application: If legally in France (e.g., on another visa), apply at local Prefecture for residence permit.
VFS Global: In some countries, visa applications are processed through VFS Global service centers.
Booking: Schedule visa appointments online via French consulate websites or France-Visas. Book 4-8 weeks in advance due to high demand.
Timing: Apply 6-8 weeks before planned relocation to allow for processing time.
Attendance: Arrive punctually with all original documents, translations, and legalizations. Late arrivals may result in rescheduling.
Biometrics: Required for all applicants unless recently submitted for other Schengen visas.
Language: Appointments typically conducted in French or English, depending on consulate location.
Visa Application: 2-6 weeks at French consulates, depending on nationality and documentation.
Residence Permit: 2-4 months at Prefecture after arrival in France.
Peak Seasons: Up to 8 weeks during summer months. Apply well in advance.
Visa Fee: €99 for long-stay visa, confirm current rates via France-Visas.
Residence Permit Fee: €225 for multi-year permit at Prefecture.
VLS-TS Validation: €25 for online validation via ANEF.
Additional Costs: Document translations, apostilles, medical exams (if required), and travel expenses.
Family Members: Additional fees apply for spouse and dependent children applications.
Permit Renewal: Salarié Détaché permits can be renewed once for the same employer, subject to continued employment and assignment needs.
Maximum Duration: Total stay under Salarié Détaché status cannot exceed 3 years within a 5-year period.
Change of Status: Possible to transition to other residence permit categories (e.g., Passeport Talent) if eligible.
EU Mobility: After 6 months in France, holders can work in other EU countries for up to 90 days without additional permits.
Document Authentication: Ensure all foreign documents are properly apostilled or legalized and translated by certified translators.
Salary Requirements: Verify salary meets minimum threshold (1.8x SMIC) and is clearly stated in assignment agreement.
Company Relationship: Clearly establish corporate connection between sending and receiving entities through organizational charts and registration docs.
Processing Delays: Apply well in advance and ensure complete documentation to avoid delays.
Integration Support: Consider French language courses and cultural orientation to ease professional and personal integration.
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