Route 01
APS — Recherche d'emploi / Création d'entreprise
JOB_SEEKER
60d
- 1Submit application + biometrics at consulate
- 2Embassy review + interview
- 3Visa issued
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Western Europe
FR · Paris
France
EU MemberSchengen Area
Passeport Talent valid for up to 4 years. 35-hour standard week + 5 weeks paid leave.
Key facts
What to know about France
Capital
Paris
Language
French
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
25%
Min. wage
EUR 1,801
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 2,700
per month
Major cities
ParisLyonMarseille
Why move here
- Passeport Talent valid for up to 4 years
- 35-hour standard week + 5 weeks paid leave
- Affordable healthcare and universities
- Multi-year visa = less paperwork
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Paris (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€1,300
Groceries€300
Transport pass€75
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into France
Typical processing: 4–10 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Labour law
France's Labour Code (Code du travail) is among the most comprehensive in Europe. The standard working week is 35 hours; overtime is compensated at premium rates. CDI (permanent contracts) are the norm and employees enjoy strong redundancy protections including mandatory notice periods.
Worker rights
Employees receive a minimum of 5 weeks paid annual leave. Employers fund a generous social security system covering healthcare, unemployment, and pensions. Unions are influential and sector-level collective agreements frequently improve on statutory minimums.
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