How to get a Working Holiday Visa to France (for all nationalities)

France’s Working Holiday Visa is an excellent option for young adults to explore and earn money in France. Participants can stay for up to 1 year (2 years for Canadians), during which they can travel around France and even work to fund their experiences.

Eligible candidates are young adults between

• 18-30 years old (inclusive) from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, and Uruguay.
• 18-35 years old (inclusive) from Argentina, Australia, and Canada.

The Working Holiday Visa allows eligible young adults to stay in France for up to 12 months, with the exception of Canadian nationals, who have the option of extending their working holiday by an additional 12 months.

Regardless of your nationality, chapter 2 of this guide will show you how to start and complete your WHV to France. Chapters 3 and beyond contain additional reference materials for nationalities that are most represented in France.

Documents required of ALL nationalities:

• Valid passport
• Visa application form completed and signed
• 2 ID photos (35mm x 45mm)
• Motivation letter explaining why you are applying
• Proof of funds (€2500, or equivalent in other currency)
• Private health insurance for duration of stay. Have questions? Read insurance FAQs.
• Return flight, or proof of extra funds to purchase one later on

Documents required of CERTAIN nationalities:

• Clean background check
• Medical certificate attesting to your good health

Canadians and Australians are exempt from both of these.