Description:
This visa allows the holder to work for the approved company in France.
A job offer and sponsorship is required from a company in France to apply for this visa.
This visa is only good for the job in the designated company and is not transferable.
If the holder wishes to work for another company then another application for a work permit specific to the new company has to be applied for.
Only 30 professions are eligible for this visa. Link here (in French)
Applicant Requirements:
- Filled in Visa Application Form.
- Valid passport.
- Visa Fee of 99 EUR.
- Labour Contract with a Company in France.
- Proof of Qualification and Experience Certificates.
Additional Info:
The visa process takes between 3-6 months.
The spouse of the visa holder will have the right to work in France.
This  visa can be granted initially up to a period of 1 year.
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Salaried Worker Permit
Description:
This permit will be issued to those who are likely to contribute, in a significant and lasting manner, to the economic development or the intellectual, scientific, cultural, humanitarian or athletic prestige and influence of France and their native country.
Issuance of the card depends on the content, nature and interest of the foreigner's professional plan.
A job offer is not required to qualify for this visa but the applicant must submit a plan detailing as to what professional activities will they be undertaking.
This visa permit its holders to conduct any professional activity related to their stated plan.
This visa is suitable for the below mentioned people-
-  Persons with higher education degrees;
-  Qualified professionals, whatever be the level of their degrees;
-  Investors with an economic project;
-  Independent professionals: liberal professions, artists, authors, sportspersons, etc.;
-  High-level managerial executives employed by a French company belonging to an international group.
Applicant Requirements:
- 2 long stay visa forms.
- 5 identity photographs according to specifications.
- Valid passport with at least one page for affixing a visa and copy of all the main pages.
- Police report of the countries resided in for the past three years.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Long stay visa fees of 99 EUR.
- A intent letter providing details of professional project and what interest it holds for France & their native country.
- Any document establishing the applicant’s ability to execute the project.
Depending on the type of project, other documents will be required:
For an employee, the additional documents might be:
- Copy of the highest degrees and certificates.
- Proof of income from local tax authorities.
- Employer’s letter stating why the employee was recruited and providing details of the post.
- In principle, a copy of the work contract, unless exempted.
- CERFA form “Application for permission to employ a foreign worker – simplified work contract”.
Additional Info:
This  visa can be granted initially up to a period of 3 years.
The spouse of the visa holder will have the right to work in France.
Skills and Talents Permit

Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa for up to 1 year.
Job Offer Required for visa.
Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa for up to 3 years.
Job Offer Not Required for visa.
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