Work in France
Do you want to work during your studies?
It is possible under certain conditions!
1 - European students [1]
Non-European students [2]
2 – Your employer (= the boss!) must declare your employment to the prefecture 2 days before the date of employment [3] You do not need a work permit.
The employer must give you an employment contract or a promise to hire:
How long can I work for?
This duration starts when your card is issued or your visa/residence permit is validated by the Ofii.
Be careful, if you do not respect this limit, you risk losing your visa!
Exceptions: work-linked studies / higher education / end of studies
I have a student visa, and :
I am a student and I need to work as part of my studies, in coop training course: CAP pastry, BTS computer science…
– I am on an apprenticeship contract
– I am on a professional training contract
– I am a doctoral student working on a thesis, a research grant holder, a medical intern, a language assistant
→ I can work more than 964 hours/year.
How do I do it?
You will need to apply for an APT (= Autorisation Provisoire de Travail)
I have to do an internship for my studies
Internship hours do not count towards the 964 hours/year!
You can work 964 hours/year AND do an internship.
[1] https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F13519
[2] https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2713
[3] Déclaration d’embauche : http://www.nord.gouv.fr/content/download/1119/6300/file/declaration_embauche_160211.pdf
[4] http://www.nord.gouv.fr/Demarches-administratives/Etrangers-en-France/Etudiants-etrangers/Travail-des-etudiants-etrangers
