Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa for cooperation with French modelling agency D in France for Australian citizens
French modelling agency work visa
Visa for cooperation with French modelling agency — what you need to know
Issued to models or members of a model’s technical support team (hairdresser, make-up artist, photographer, agent, etc.) who have a signed cooperation agreement with a modelling agency licensed in France.
Family reunification is not provided for
The process is initiated by the agency in France by obtaining a prior work permit
The hiring agency must hold a licence and a financial guarantee, and must report the model's work to DREETS on a monthly basis
Work is limited to the projects and the agency specified in the agreement
There is no single minimum salary for the entire category
Process: work permit (Autorisation de travail) at DREETS → application for a D visa 'travailleur temporaire' → entry into France → online VLS-TS validation (within 3 months)
Allows to work legally in France under a contract with a licensed agency
Once validated, the D visa serves as a residence permit for its entire validity period
The work authorization may be renewed provided that the time limits are respected and a new contract with the agency is in place
Eligible individuals:
- Model
- Member of a model’s technical support team
- Assistant
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