Working Holiday Visa in France

Do you want to live in France for a year? Here is the visa you need : Working Holiday Visa!

500 people settle in France every year with this visa.

How many places are available?

How do I obtain the Working Holiday France ?

Each country has different requirements, so they vary according to nationality. However, some are common:

• Your are between 18 and 30 years old (35 years old for Argentinian, Australian and Canadian)
• Your passport is valid for at least 3 months after the end of the visa. It must have at least 2 blank pages.
• You must not have applied for this visa before.
• You do not have a criminal record.
• You have at least 2,500 euros (or the equivalent in your currency) in a bank account.
• You have a one-way ticket reservation.
• You cannot travel with children.
• You must travel within three months of obtaining your visa.
• You must present a medical certificate of health.
• Attach a handwritten letter detailing the reasons for your trip.
• You must have travel insurance covering repatriation, illness, maternity and hospitalisation for 365 days. The minimum cover is 30,000 euros (approx. US$ 34,000).

Where to apply for a visa?

• Argentina : +54 11 4515-6900
• Australia : (02) 9261 5779 information.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr (Sydney)
• Brazil : +55 61 3222-3999
• Canada (french) : + 1 613 927 92 66 info.montreal@diplomatie.gouv.fr (Montréal).
• Canada (english) : secretariat-cg@consulfrance-toronto.org (Toronto).
• Chile : visas.santiago-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
• Colombia : +57 1 6381400
• Ecuador : visa.quito-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
• South Korea : +82 2-3149-4300
• Hong-Kong : +852 3752 9900 admin-etrangers.hongkong-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
• Japan : visa.tokyo-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
• Mexico : +52 55 9171 9700
• New Zealand : +64 4-384 2555
• Peru : (+511) 215 84 00 
• Taiwan : (886 2) 35 18 51 51
• Uruguay : (598)-2-17050 000 – ambafranceuruguay@gmail.com

Information and medical insurance

Anyone arriving in France with a WHV must have taken out travel insurance. In theory, you do not need to register with the French social security system. However, if you are required to do so for work, you will have to apply to the CPAM (caisse primaire d'assurance maladie) or the MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole) if you are working in the agricultural sector.

You will need to take out insurance to cover your health care, hospitalisation and repatriation costs.

Our insurance is intended for people who have a Working Holiday Visa for France. Price from 50 US$ per month.

Guarantees (new contract starting 1rst january 2024)

• Repatriation: Actual expenses.
• Private life civil liability: 4 500 000 €/event.
• Medical expenses: we cover in case of sudden and unforeseen illness or accident up to € 1 500 000.
• Emergency dentistry up to € 600.
• Travel of a companion in the event of hospitalisation.
• Early return of the insured person. In the event of serious hospitalisation or death of a close relative, we cover 100% of your early return.
• Baggage insurance up to €3,000. Luggage is covered in the event of theft or damage on the means of transport or during your stay.
• Pregnancy. This insurance covers you for 75% of medical expenses up to 4 000 € arising from pregnancy.
• Accident in case of death: funeral repatriation included.

This contract covers stays for tourist purposes outside France up to a maximum of 90 days. It is ideal if you want to visit other European countries.

If you return home temporarily, your medical expenses are covered in the same way as during your trip (maximum 30 days).