You wish to carry out a salaried activity in response to a job offer in France. In this case, you must obtain a long-stay visa adapted to your contract and professional situation.
Depending on the duration of the contract and the position, this visa may take the form of a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS) for contracts under one year, or a long-stay visa leading to a residence permit mentioning “employee” or “temporary worker”.
JJP Visas Consulting assists you in securing each step of the procedure, in coordination with your employer and the French authorities.
Who is this visa for?
This scheme mainly concerns:
Foreign nationals recruited by an employer established in France with a work contract of more than 3 months, who do not fall under a specific status such as Talent Passport or ICT (Intra-Corporate Transfer).
Depending on the nature and duration of the contract:
- A permanent contract (CDI) or a fixed-term contract (CDD) of at least 12 months generally leads to a visa and residence permit marked “Employee”.
- A CDD between 3 and 12 months generally leads to a visa and residence permit marked “Temporary Worker”.
In all cases, the employer in France must first obtain a work authorization before the visa application can be submitted.
You then apply for the long-stay visa at the consulate, which determines your entry and settlement in France.
Key conditions examined by the administration
The French authorities assess your application globally and coherently. They verify in particular:
- The existence of a signed employment contract with an employer established in France.
- The prior issuance of a work authorization initiated by the employer.
- The match between the proposed position and your experience and professional qualifications.
- Compliance with salary conditions and, where applicable, labour-market criteria.
The coherence of the professional project plays a decisive role in the outcome of the application.
JJP Visas Consulting analyses with you-and if necessary with your employer-the most appropriate strategy to present a solid and compliant application.
What JJP Visas Consulting does for you
Throughout our support, we assist you in obtaining your visa. Our strategy is structured in two key steps.
Step 1: Prepare and secure your long-stay visa application
We intervene from the preparation phase to reduce the risk of refusal. Our support includes:
- Analysis of your employment contract (duration, salary, working conditions).
- Verification of the work authorization requested or obtained by the employer.
- Complete preparation of the long-stay visa application.
- Completion of the France-Visas form and booking of the consulate or visa centre appointment.
- Assistance in case of requests for additional documents and, if applicable, preparation of an appeal in case of refusal.
The fee for this visa application assistance is €600 (excluding visa fees and service provider fees).
Step 2: Support after arrival in France
Once the visa is issued and you enter France, several steps must be completed quickly. We assist you with:
- Online validation of the VLS-TS “employee” or “temporary worker”.
- Preparation of the residence permit application in case of renewal or contract extension.
- Responding to prefecture requests (employment proof, accommodation, personal situation, etc.).
The fee for these formalities in France is €1,000.
Global assistance: visa + stay in France
For complete and continuous support, we offer a full package including:
- Long-stay visa application.
- VLS-TS validation.
- Assistance with the first residence permit application or renewal.
The total fee for this full service is €1,500.
Payment and refund conditions
Payment is made in two stages:
- €600 at the start of the procedure.
- €1,000 after the visa is issued, for the formalities in France.
For the full package:
- €600 at the start.
- €900 after the visa is issued.
Partial refunds may apply in certain cases (visa refusal, unmet conditions, or other situations provided in the general terms), after deduction of any management fees.
FAQ – Employee / Temporary Worker Visa in France
Need support to work in France?
The procedure involves several technical steps between the employer, the French administrations and the consulate. Professional support helps secure the application, streamline exchanges and strengthen the overall coherence of the request.