Is your company preparing to expand into France? During this exciting period of growth, you'll need a talented group of employees to make the move. It can be a challenge to obtain...
Read MoreIs your company preparing to expand into France? During this exciting period of growth, you'll need a talented group of employees to make the move. It can be a challenge to obtain the necessary work permits for all of your employees to legally work in France. Fortunately, a global PEO like Globalization Partners can help.
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Is your company preparing to expand into France? During this exciting period of growth, you’ll need a talented group of employees to make the move. It can be a challenge to obtain the necessary work permits for all of your employees to legally work in France. Fortunately, a global PEO like Globalization Partners can help.
Citizens of countries in the European Union (EU) do not need a work visa to work in France, nor do those from Switzerland or countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) including, Norway, Lichtenstein, and Iceland. All other employees will require permits to live and work in France.
There are several types of work visas in France, and each one has its own set of requirements. Make sure employees know which category of work visa they’ll need so that they can gather the relevant documents and make sure they meet all qualifications. Here are the French work permits that will be most relevant for your company as you expand:
The required documents for obtaining a work visa vary depending on each employee’s country of residence. If any of your employees are American or Australian citizens, make sure they’re aware of this general list of requirements:
Additional documents may be required, including:
The employer has to begin the process of getting authorization for employees to work in France. Here are the steps of the process involved with obtaining a long-stay visa:
Because the French work visa is closely tied to residency status, it’s important for employment to be established before employees begin the process of obtaining a permit to move to France.
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