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Post-Study Work Visa in France
Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work. After that: talent Passport and salaried-employee permits.
- Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
- Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits
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Post-Study Work Visa in France
Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work. After that: talent Passport and salaried-employee permits.
Official sources: Campus France India
France at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
- Minimum pay
- National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January
- After graduation
- Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
- Longer term
- Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits; Long-term residence after five years
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits
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Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January
Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
Possible routes: APS / job-search residence permit after a master's, Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits and Long-term residence after five years.
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