Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa for model without agency agreement France D in France for Australian citizens
Model visa without contract with agency
Visa for model without agency agreement France — what you need to know
Issued to a model or a model’s professional assistant (hairdresser, make-up artist, photographer, etc.) employed directly by a French or foreign employer.
The applicant is hired directly by a French or foreign employer
A prior work permit (Autorisation de travail) is required, requested by the direct employer
Work is permitted only under the submitted contract and the declared projects
Process: work permit (Autorisation de travail) issuance → application for a D visa 'travailleur temporaire' → entry into France → online VLS-TS validation (within 3 months) → work for the designated employer
Independence from an agency
Once validated, the visa serves as a residence permit for its entire validity period
Official employment provides access to the French healthcare and social security system
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