French Visa Applications & Seasonal Work Visas

France offers several visa options depending on your situation, employment plans and reason for relocating to France. Below are the most common visa categories and who they are relevant for.

The long-stay visitor visa is suitable if you wish to live in France without working locally. This option is relevant if you have sufficient financial means to support yourself and do not intend to take up employment or self-employment in France.

The entrepreneur visa is relevant if you plan to work as self-employed or set up a business in France. This visa may be suitable if: • You want to register as self-employed in France • You are already self-employed in your home country and want to live in France • You plan to set up a business in France and operate it locally • You are self-employed in the UK and wish to work remotely from France

Our support fee for the entrepreneur visa is €990. This covers administrative guidance, preparation of your visa application and support throughout the process. Please note that consular and government fees are charged separately by the French authorities.

A working visa is required if your activity involves employment in France. This option is relevant if: • Your employer is registered in France • You are a business owner looking to employ someone in France • You are moving to France for the duration of an employment contract (including contracts of less than one year) • You wish to work and settle in France on a permanent basis

Our support fee for the working visa is €990. This includes administrative support with your application and guidance through each stage of the process. French consular and government fees are not included and vary depending on your situation.

The seasonal work visa is designed for short-term employment linked to specific seasons. This visa is relevant if: • You are employed as a seasonal worker in France • You plan to work a ski season in the French Alps • You wish to work a summer season in the Côte d’Azur or on the west coast • You are a business owner looking to employ seasonal staff in France

Pricing for seasonal work visas is provided on quote, as requirements can vary depending on the role, employer and duration of employment. We will confirm costs once we understand your specific circumstances.

The talent passport visa allows eligible individuals to live and work in France for up to four years. It may be suitable if: • You plan to set up a business in France and are ready to invest at least €30,000 • You have a high-paid role with a French employer • You are an established artist or author seeking to work or perform in France • You meet one of the above criteria and wish to relocate with your family

Our support fee for the talent passport visa is €990. This includes administrative guidance and support with the application process for eligible applicants. Any official fees charged by French authorities are payable separately.

This visa category applies if you are joining a close family member who is already living in France. It may be relevant if: • You have a French family member living in France, such as a spouse, child or parent • You have a European Union family member residing in France

Our support fee for the family member of a French or EU national visa is €990. This covers administrative assistance with your application and ongoing support through the process. Government and consular fees are not included.

The au pair visa is suitable if you wish to live with a French family to learn the French language and experience French culture, while providing childcare support as part of the arrangement.

Our support fee for the au pair visa is €390. This covers administrative assistance with the visa application process. Consular and government fees are not included.

They change depending on what visa you're wanting to apply for. Please contact us for more information.

Yes. We regularly support seasonal workers heading to the French Alps, whether for a ski season in resorts such as Courchevel, Méribel or Chamonix, or a summer season on the French Riviera or Atlantic coast. If you are a non-EU national planning to work a season in France, you will need a seasonal work visa, and we can guide you through the application from start to finish. We also support employers in the Alps looking to hire seasonal staff from outside the EU, helping ensure the correct visa category is used and that documentation is prepared correctly ahead of the season.