Working in France

Published on : 04/21/2026

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Working in France means preparing in advance before recruitment by learning about the necessary procedures, integrating into a company, undergoing training, and possibly being supported in daily life in France by one’s employer.

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In this section, you will find information for employers and individuals wishing to work.

We have focused on employers who wish to: 

  • Hire a foreign national with legal residency status
    The recruitment steps and the resources available to support you throughout the process.
  • Plan ahead for the renewal of your employee’s residence permit
    The procedure and best practices to avoid any disruption to business operations.
  • Obtain tools to welcome and train your foreign employee
    Tools and advice to facilitate integration within your company, provide training, or support French language learning.
  • Support your foreign employee in their daily life
    Solutions related to mobility, housing, access to rights, administrative procedures, healthcare, childcare, and learning French.

The most popular information sheets

Hiring a foreign national with legal status

You are an employer and wish to hire a foreign national who is legally authorized to work in France. The foreign national must have the right to reside in France and the right to work.

Working in France

Anticipating the renewal of your employee’s residence permit

You have hired a foreign national who is legally authorized to work in the country. To ensure there is no interruption in their employment, it is important to plan ahead for the renewal of their residence permit. The application must be submitted by the employee themselves.

Working in France

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