French Work Visa: What To Know About A Nigerian Getting A Visa To Work In France.
Getting a work visa in France involves going through certain processes. The work visa is issued as the National Visa which is also referred to as the Long-stay visa for Schengen states.
First, you must have been given employment in a certified organization in France. The employing company must also submit a letter defending why you were hired instead of eligible locals of France. For those that haven?t been offered employment but have intentions of working in France, you can search for jobs via the official websites given by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Having a high level of proficiency in speaking the France official language (French) is also very necessary to be considered for employment and application of this visa. Those who do not know anything about French have little or no guarantee of getting a job in France.
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Required Documents For A French Work Visa
- A duly completed and signed France Schengen visa.
- A valid passport issued within the last 10 years.
- Two blank pages of the passport for visa stamps.
- Two passport-sized photos with a light background.
- Copies of the applicant's previous visas (if any).
- A copy of your return ticket reservation.
- Travel visa insurance confirmation of a minimum of ?30,000 coverage within France and the entire Schengen area.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to France.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France.
- Proof of proficiency in the knowledge of the French language.
- Applicants' flight ticket reservations.
- A letter from the employing organization stating your intended role in the company. (This should have your name and other important details on it).
- A copy of the signed contract with the employing company (should be at least a year-long contract).
- Temporary workers should have a contract that is at least valid for 3 months and at most for 1 year.
- Proof of civil status in Nigeria.
Applicants of this visa are also required to apply for a residence permit that allows them stay longer than 90 days in France. For temporary workers, their employers are expected to apply for a temporary work permit and have it approved by the French Ministry of Labour. For full-time workers, the long-stay visa acts as their residence permit. The company of employment is to submit your work contract to the French Ministry of Labour which in turn approves your contract and sends it to the Office Francais de l?Immigration et de l?Integration (OFII) alongside the residence and work permit.
On getting to France, you are required to register with the Office Francais de l?Immigration et de l?Integration (OFII) for the process to be complete.
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Visa Fees
The visa fee for the France tourist visa is ?99 with possible extra charges from the embassy.
Processing time
It takes about 15 working days to get a French tourist visa processed after application.
Embassy Details
Abuja
French Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. 37 Udi Street Off Aso Drive Quartier, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria. Telephone:(+234)(09)4602342 Website:www.ambafranceng.org
Kano
French Honorary Consulate in Kano, Nigeria. Telephone:(+234) (64)634495 Email:[email protected]
Lagos
French Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria. 1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi Lagos,Nigeria. Telephone:(+234) (1)2693427/28/29
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