Applying for a Young Professionals Visa to France (3A visa for Canadians)

Eligibility:

• 18-35 years old at moment of application
• Hold a Canadian passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the last day of the stay
• Have at least €2100 in savings
• Commitment to pay fees and taxes stipulated by legislation

Required documents:

• Completed visa application form
• 2 recent ID photos
• Completed application checklist (7 – Feuille de contrôle)
• Your passport and photocopies of the first six pages
• Proof of funds of €2100 (plus additional CA$1000 for an eventual return ticket)
• The OFII (Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration) form for long stay visa
• Your resumé
• Photocopies of your diplomas, proof of training, proof of professional qualifications or professional experience of at least 12 months in the last 3 years.
• 4 copies of your work contract (CERFA document)

You can get a visa for 12 months, with the possibility of extending by another 6 months. This is a closed work visa, which means you must work for the same employer for its duration. You may not change employers.

The 3A visa is free to apply for.