How to work in France as a freelancer on a WHV

Chapter 1 of 6

As work-from-anywhere becomes more common, freelancing has also become more popular. But as a WHV holder in France, is it even possible to become a freelancer?

Yes, it is possible! You just need to be of majority age, have a mailing address in France, and have working authorization in France.

Becoming a freelancer can be a great way to finance your travels in France and Europe. Those specializing in creative or entrepreneurial fields are often location-flexible. These include but are not limited to communications (e.g., social media manager, web writer, translator), tech (e.g., web development, design), or even photography.

There is more than one way of becoming a freelancer in France, but the easiest option is to create a micro-enterprise via URSSAF, and it is also completely free to do so.

In this guide, we’ll walk through all that you need to know about becoming a freelancer in France as a WHV holder.