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The employer should send a DPAE (dĂŠclaration prĂŠalable Ă lâembauche, or employer declaration) to URSSAF (Unions de Recouvrement des Cotisations de SĂŠcuritĂŠ Sociale et d’Allocations Familiales), regardless of the type of contract.
This must be done within the 8 days preceding the start of employment (or the trial period), up until the moment before work begins.
You should provide your employer with the following documents:
- Birth certificate containing your parentsâ information. If it is not in French, you will need to have it translated by an authorized translator or your consulate. Additionally, depending on your nationality, the document may require apostille certification or legalization.
- Copy of your passport ID pages, and your Working Holiday Visa
- Bank account information (usually referred to as a RIB, relevĂŠ d’identitĂŠ bancaire)
- Residential address
How to submit a DPAE?
Submission of a DPAE is possible online or by mail.
1. Online
Employers can submit the the application online through one of the following websites:
- For a NON agricultural worker: URSSAF (or via Net-entreprise.fr)
- For an agricultural worker: MutualitĂŠ sociale agricole (MSA)
Upon doing so, the employer will receive a confirmation receipt, a copy of which should be provided to you for your records.
2. By mail
Alternatively, employers also have the option of downloading and printing the DPAE application form. Once it is filled out, they can mail it (with tracking number and delivery confirmation) to URSSAF or to the MutualitĂŠ sociale agricole fund that they belong to. The organization will then send a confirmation receipt back to the employer.
The employer should provide you a copy of the DPAE form or the confirmation receipt for your records.
Employment change
If for whatever reason you do not start work on the planned date, the employer should cancel the DPAE declaration in the same way that they had submitted it.
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(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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