[ENGLISH] The Working Holiday Visa
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Arriving in France as a Tourist Before Starting a WHV
Applying for a Working Holiday to France with a Canadian passport.
I would like to know .... once the visa is granted, am I able to arrive in France as a tourist first (before the start date of the Working Holiday visa) and then stay in French territory until the visa starts its period of validity? Is this ok and legal? I am assuming it is but just want to make sure!
Example:
Date of arrival to France: June 13 2025 with Canadian passport

1 semaine avant
Working Holiday Visa refused, why?
I applied for a second year WHV from Canada to France. I completed the application exactly as the first time and the person receiving my application at VFS confirmed that the application was complete. I received this explanation in a letter from the french consulate:
¨Vous n'avez pas présenté votre dossier de candidature simplifié ou le formulaire de candidature au séjour dit ¨vacances-travail¨
I read fluent French but i don't understand the reason for the refusal of my visa. I was told I need to re-apply but I am not sure if I need to do something different in the new application.
Can anyone help?

3 semaines avant
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