EuWorkers French office for immigration and integration (l’office français de l’immigration et d’intégration) is in charge of work visas for foreign nationals moving to France. People from EU/EFTA countries, including the UK, do not need a visa to work in france, but those from outside must be granted one before starting their job search.

In France, there are many types of temporary contracts. A contrat de travail temporaire, or interim contract, can be used to hire someone for a specific task. It does not have to last more than 18 months and can be renewed twice. Another option is the contrat de travail à durée déterminée, which can be employed via an agency and is three-way agreement between the employer, employee and temping agency. It is intended for workers with a high level of expertise.

Temporary Work and Social Security in France: What You Need to Know

Interns in France are usually hired with a contract called a Convention de stage, which is a three-way agreement between the university, the student and the company providing the internship. Students do not need a work visa and can be employed for up to 964 hours a year, or around 60% of normal French working time. In 2017, a law was passed that ensures interns have a 35-hour working week and receive 30 days of holiday and 11 public holidays. There are also laws on working conditions for temporary workers that include health, safety and maternity rights. A number of studies have shown that temporary contracts can lead to precarious situations for employees, and this was especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic.