🇫🇷 France · Employer-sponsored work
Carte de séjour temporaire « travailleur temporaire » (CDD) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,801 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 22,404 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 16–18 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €350 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2728.
- Typical processing: ~2 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,801.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Page 'Autorisation de travail d'un salarié étranger en France' covers many permit types. The only figure, 'la rémunération doit être supérieure à 2 800,53 €', applies to employment matching a foreigner's studies/research, not to the carte 'travailleur temporaire'; no salary threshold is stated for the travailleur temporaire (CDD) card.”
“« l'employeur doit vérifier l'authenticité du titre de séjour »”
“Carte de séjour temporaire « salarié » ou « travailleur temporaire », mais uniquement avec l'employeur qui a obtenu l'autorisation de travail. It is a temporary card; carte de résident is a separate category. Page silent on PR for travailleur temporaire.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.