Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Paid internship visa D in France for Australian citizens
Visa for paid professional internships
Paid internship visa — what you need to know
Issued to foreign employees to undertake a professional training course in France, either at a French training organisation registered with the French authorities or within a French company with which the employee has commercial relations.
The applicant must remain an employee of the foreign company
An internship agreement is required between the foreign employer, the educational or host organization, and the intern
The agreement must be certified by the French administration (DREETS) before the visa application is submitted
For employees of foreign companies, the minimum level of resources is at least €1,867.02 per month
The initial internship may last up to 12 months with the possibility of extension, but the total duration must not exceed 18 months
A D visa marked 'stagiaire', once validated online, serves as a residence permit for the first year
Upon completion of the internship, if a job offer is available, a change of status to 'salarié' or another work status is possible
Eligible individuals:
- Employee
- Trainee
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