France Long-Stay Work Visa (VLS-TS Travailleur)for 🇦🇫 Afghan citizens travelling to 🇫🇷 France

📋Required Documents7

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  Work authorisation (Autorisation de travail) approved by the DREETS

  Obtained by the employer before the visa application.

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  Valid passport (issued within 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond the visa) and copies
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  Signed employment contract or assignment letter (role, salary, duration)
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  Long-stay visa application form (France-Visas) and receipt
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  Recent passport photographs (French standard)
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  Proof of accommodation in France
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  Visa fee payment (€99) and OFII registration form

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a France Long-Stay Work Visa (VLS-TS Travailleur), book an appointment at the nearest France embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 99.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the France embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Proof of qualifications/CV relevant to the post (if applicable)

🌐Why Afghan passport holders need a visa for France

Afghan citizens require a visa to enter France based on the current immigration requirements set by France's government. Afghan passport holders must apply through the France embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons France Long-Stay Work Visa (VLS-TS Travailleur) Applications Are Refused6

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  No valid work authorisation (autorisation de travail) obtained by the employer, or an employer or post that does not qualify.
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  The salary or employment conditions are below the legal requirements, or the position does not match the applicant’s qualifications.
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  Insufficient or unverifiable supporting documents — the contract, diplomas, or proof of resources.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  Doubts about the genuineness of the employment or the intention to comply with the visa’s conditions.
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  A threat to public order, a relevant criminal record, a prior overstay, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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