Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Seasonal worker visa D in France for Australian citizens
Visa for seasonal worker
Seasonal worker visa — what you need to know
Allows employment as a 'travailleur saisonnier' (seasonal worker), meaning a job connected to seasonal demands such as tourism and agriculture. Foreign employees are not permitted to work in France for more than six months within any rolling twelve-month period.
The process is initiated by the employer by submitting a work permit application (autorisation de travail) to the prefecture of the department
The visa is intended exclusively for seasonal work, primarily in agriculture and tourism
The contract must be concluded for a minimum of 3 months
Process: Work permit approval → application for a D visa marked 'travailleur temporaire' → entry → online VLS-TS validation (within 3 months) → medical examination → receipt of the residence card at the prefecture
Work is permitted for no more than 6 months within any consecutive 12-month period
A seasonal worker cannot apply for family reunification
Access to healthcare and social rights
The seasonal worker card can be renewed online in France
A change of status to 'Salarié' (permanent contract) or 'Talent' is possible
Eligible individuals:
- Seasonal 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