France Working Holiday Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in France without a visa or work permit.

France currently has working holiday agreements with Canada, New Zealand and Australia (And a work abroad scheme for US citizens through Centre d'Echanges Internationaux)

Working Holiday Guidelines:

* Young people aged between 18 and 35 years (inclusive) at the time the visa application is made and allows participants to undertake paid employment for up to one year.

* Participants in this scheme must be motivated by the opportunity to holiday in France and to undertake paid employment to supplement existing funds.

* Applicants must not have participated in the programme previously.

* Participants must hold a valid passport and return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such tickets.

* Participants must show proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses at the beginning of their stay.

* Must be able to provide evidence of holding an insurance policy

More Information For Canadian Applicants

More Information For New Zealand Applicants

More Information For Australian Applicants

More Information For US Applicants

General France Visa Information

If you intend to visit France, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of the French Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

International Working Holiday And Temporary Work Visa Chart

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