Visas and residence permits

France offers tailored solutions for recruiting foreign talent, organizing their professional mobility and facilitating their relocation. From visas to work permits and residence permits, identify the procedures applicable to each situation.

Verified May 11th 2026

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Recruiting or bringing international talent to France requires identifying the appropriate entry, work and residency framework for each situation. The nature of the assignment, the employee’s status, the length of stay in France, the country of residence and the relationship with the host business all determine the necessary formalities.

This section brings together the main provisions applicable to professional mobility to France, whether it is a short-stay trip, the recruitment of an employee by a French company, the installation of a foreign company director, the posting/secondment of an employee or the hosting of the accompanying family.

Recruiting and welcoming international talent in France