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If chapter 1 sounded too easy to be true, you may be wondering if you need a French numĂŠro de sĂŠcuritĂŠ sociale. Maybe you encountered a prospective employer who is asking for your NSS or insisting that you obtain one.
The full and complete answer is NO, you donât need one.
WHV holders are not required to possess a NSS in order to work. As explained in chapter 1, your WHV fully serves as your proof of work authorization. Given the unique status of WHV holders, even if you tried to apply for a NSS yourself, CPAM would likely just automatically reject your application.
The simple reason employers ask candidates for their NSS is because French citizens all have one, so employers are accustomed to having it on file. As such, many employers will assume that it is a prerequisite to employment. In reality, a lack of a NSS is not a valid reason to refuse employment to someone who otherwise has work authorization.
Because working holiday makers represent a rare category of visa holders in France, it is your responsibility to clearly and patiently explain your rights to prospective employers. Show official governmental articles and agreements if you have to.
Applying for a social security number via your employer
If your employer insists that you have a NSS, you can inform them that they have the option of registering you with social security when filling out the DPAE dĂŠclaration prĂŠalable Ă lâembauche. The steps for how to do so are explained in chapters 3 and 4.
(22) Comments
thanks so much for this article! you mention that we can also freelance–for example, a consultancy contract. Would this mean we have to register as an auto-entrepreneur? Are we eligible to register as an auto-entrepreneur with a PVT? Thank you đ
Hi melosm. Yes you can check out this other guide https://pvtistes.net/en/dossiers/france-freelancer-guide/
Thank you, sorry I completely missed this!
Jackson, I just want to say bless your soul! Thank you for this website and all the knowledge it has! So so helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you for the clarification! I’ve arrived on WHV and have recently gotten a CDI. My employer is asking for CPAM. Can you please help me understand:
1. What is CPAM & how do I apply for it?
2. As Canadian citizen on WHV, how do I get Carte Vitale?
3. Is Carte Vitale the only thing I need to show proof of residency?
4. Where do I go to do all this? đ
Thank you!
Hi Alireza. CPAM is the service that issues social security numbers and processes applications to public health care. WHV holders do not require a social security number to start working legally. If you’re in year 2 with an APS, you MIGHT be able to apply for one and then apply for a carte vitale. However, none of this is requirement to work in France. Your employer probably is just not familiar with the WHV. See chapter 2 for more details.
Thank you for the quick reply!!
Without CPAM, how would I be able to take advantage of the insurance my employer is paying for? They’ve sent me an Allianz contract to sign, would I be able to use this?
Or do I have to get my own travel insurance which wouldn’t be ideal.
1) As a working holiday maker, you already were required to purchase private health insurance as a part of your application. So normally you already have one.
2) The thing that employers offer is a supplementary insurance called âla mutuelleâ. This is meant to cover the 30% not covered by public french health insurance (which covers up to 70%). Since you donât have access to public french health insurance, you wouldnât be able to make use of the mutuelle anyway. Employers are obligated to offer it, but youâre not obligated to take it.
Hi Jackson!
In one of the comments you mentioned that there are no restrictions in hours or industries for the France WHV. What about contract types? CDD, CDI? If I’m not mistaken we are limited to CDD only, but I may be wrong. Just want to make sure.
Thank you!
There are no rules against a CDI. You just have to stop working when your work authorization ends (ie resign). Or switch to a difference visa type at that time.
Perfect, thank you!
Hi, thank you for the article. For WHV holders, what is the max hours I can work per week and are there any restrictions on the type of jobs or industries I can work in? Thank you!
Hi there. There are no restrictions in hours or industries for the France WHV đ
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