Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Long-term recruitment visa D in France for Australian citizens
Long-term recruitment visa — what you need to know
Issued if the employment contract may be either fixed-term or permanent. The employer can be a private individual (for domestic work), a company, or another type of organisation.
The process is initiated by the employer by submitting a work permit application to DREETS
Salary: at least €12.31 gross per hour or €1,867.02 gross per month for full-time employment as of 1 June 2026
Process: Work permit approval → D visa issuance → entry into France → online VLS-TS validation (within 3 months) → receipt of the 'salarié' / 'travailleur temporaire' residence card
The position must either be classified as a shortage occupation or have been published with the French employment service for at least 3 weeks within the last 6 months without a suitable candidate
After 18 months, family reunification can be requested; the spouse receives the right to work
After the first year of employment under a permanent contract (CDI), a multi-year 'salarié' card valid for 4 years may be issued
Job loss does not always lead to immediate loss of status
Path to permanent residence after 5 years
Eligible individuals:
- Employee
- Temporary worker
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 15 days to 1 month. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
National/long-term visa
Category
Work visas