Visa for work

@Pawel12

yes i agree

If you’re a UK national, the key point is that since Brexit, you no longer have the automatic right to live and work in France. You now need both a visa and a residence permit.

For an English teacher, the process usually goes like this:

First, you need a job offer from a French employer (for example, a language school). In most cases, the employer must apply for a work authorization on your behalf through the French administration. Once that is approved, you can apply for a long-stay work visa (“visa de long séjour valant titre de séjour”).

The main documents typically required are:

1. a valid passport
2. your job contract or official job offer
3. proof that the work authorization has been approved
4. proof of qualifications (teaching degree, TEFL, etc.)
5. CV
6. proof of accommodation in France
7. sometimes proof of sufficient financial means
8. health insurance (at least for the start of your stay)

You apply for the visa through France-Visas, which is the official government website. It gives you a personalized checklist depending on your situation, and you’ll book an appointment with the visa center in your country of residence.

Once you arrive in France:

you validate your visa online (this acts as your residence permit for the first year)

after that, if you stay longer, you apply for a proper residence card (“carte de séjour”)

A few practical points:

The process can take several weeks to a few months, especially for the work authorization.

Requirements can vary slightly depending on your job type and contract.

Schools sometimes prefer candidates who already have the right to work, so securing a job offer from abroad can be the hardest step.