Political System: Republic

Capital City: Paris

Total Area: 211,209 sq mi

Population: 64 million

Currency: Euro

 

In recent years France has worked hard to change its perception as a country that opposes a truly liberal business culture, and with much success. Businesses now enjoy greater freedom to grant employees overtime as well as greater flexibility in the labour market. Since 2007, the French government has introduced significant tax incentives with the intention of stimulating competition in France and facilitating enterprise. This change is reflected in the increased amount of foreign investment, which France has experienced over the last few years.

We are able to offer the following services in France:

 

Salarié en Mission (intercompany transfer)

This option is available if you’re transferring from a position in a company that is situated outside the EU, and you’re moving within the company into a EU country. For details of the process as well as prices, see below. The timescales will depend on the individual, however in general it will take around 8 weeks to complete.

The fee for Salarié en Mission is 2140 Euros, and subject to the information below.

This service fee includes

  • Providing advice throughout the procedure
  • Collating and checking all of your documentation
  • Detailed guidance to obtain the immigration documents
  • Weekly reporting on the status of your application
  • One visit with the assignee to the local French administration
  • Residence permit renewal alert 3 months before expiration

 

This service fee excludes:

  • Management of translation and translation fees
  • Additional visits to the local administration with assignee: 340€ / visit
  • Governmental fees
  • Courier fees

 

Timescales

It typically takes several months to secure a Salarié en Mission (Intercompany transfer), please note that the actual time taken will depend upon the individual and their circumstances. We will be able to provide more information when we fully understand your requirements and details.

 

Standard Work permits

For the majority of people coming to work in France this permit is the one that you will require, with a standard work permit you will be permitted to work in France. Please be advised that the fee for this permit does not include a residency permit.

The fee for a standard work permit is 1000 Euros

It typically takes several months to secure a standard work permit, please note that the actual time taken will depend upon the individual and their circumstances. We will be able to provide more information when we fully understand your requirements and details.

 

Highly Skilled/entrepreneurs Visas 

If you’re coming to France with the intention of setting up an SARL, the equivalent of an English Limited Company, or qualify for a highly skilled visa, then please be advised that these specific visas do not include a standard work permit or residency permit.

The fee for a Highly Skilled visa is 500 Euros (fee for visa only: excludes work/residence permit)

The fee for an Entrepreneurs visa: 800 Euros (fee for visa only: excludes work/residence permit)

It typically takes several months to secure a Highly Skilled/entrepreneurs Visas, please note that the actual time taken will depend upon the individual and their circumstances. We will be able to provide more information when we fully understand your requirements and details.

 

Fees:

The fees below show the costs for the different visas/permits.

Service for Salarié en Mission: 2140 Euros

Work permits: 1000 Euros

Business Visa: 400 Euros

Highly skilled visa: 500 Euros (fee for visa only: excludes work/residence permit)

Entrepreneurs visa: 800 Euros (fee for visa only: excludes work/residence permit)

Residence Permit: 500 Euros