Everybody dreams of giving up their stressful life in favour of more relaxed lifestyle. Giving up the daily grind for a better quality of life with their partner, with their children, doing things they enjoy.
Many of us dream of living in sunnier climes, making the most of a life spent outdoors, surrounded by beautiful countryside. We want a life where we can relax and appreciate the finer things of life; good food, good wine and time to spend with friends.
To achieve this, some of us think that a move to France is the solution. France is world famous for its beauty. Who isn’t overawed by its mountains, coasts, and architecture? What’s more, it is the gastronomic centre of the world! France has managed to keep its traditions and high quality of life, yet is one of the most sophisticated modern countries with an exceptional health system, very efficient infrastructure and very reasonable property prices!
But is it so easy?
My name’s Caroline and I have lived and run my own business in France for over twenty-five years. I have bought and sold property. I have been an employee, self-employed and an employer. I can tell you everything you need to know to make your move a successful one. I’ll give you all the advice you need to find your perfect home, find a job or set up your business.
Caroline Brown
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i’m an australian who has just finished a winemaking degree. i really want to work in france (champagne particularly) and am finding it difficult as i don’t know where to start. i am learning french at the moment, though not yet confident with it but am getting there.. i do not have and cannot get an EU passport. are you able to give me any tips?
Australians under thirty can benefit from a special agreement between Australia and France. You can get a work permit with few hassles.
I got this off another website as the French Embassy in Sidney’s site seems to be down.
Regulations that apply for Working Holidaymakers from Australia
General conditions:
applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) at the date of lodgement of an application
applicants must be Australian passport holders
applicants must not have previously participated in this program
applicants can only participate once in this program
applicants must hold a 12 months travel comprehensive insurance, regardless of the lenght of the travel plans
Duration of the stay: up to 12 months. The Working Holiday Visa is a multiple entry visa valid for 1 year from the starting date of your twelve months comprehensive travel insurance. The visa cannot be extended or changed to another category of visa whilst in France.
Holidaymaking in France should be the main purpose of the stay.
Financial requirements: Applicants must have sufficient funds at the beginning of their one year stay to cover their expenses (€ 2,100 / A$ 3,400 ) as well as possess a return ticket to the country of residence, a comprehensive travel insurance covering the 12 months duration of the program (regardless of the travel plans decided by the applicant).
How to apply: Working Holiday Visas are only issued by the Consulate General of France in Sydney. Australians outside Australia, but not already in France, may apply by mail to the Consulate on the condition that an Australian address is provided for return of all documents (including passport). Applications are processed on a first-come first-served basis until the quota of visas is filled. Once employment in France is found, Working Holiday Visa holders must apply for a Temporary Work Permit (autorisation provisoire de travail) at the nearest French Labour Department (Direction Départementale du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Formation professionnelle). A work permit shall be granted for the duration of the position. Working Holiday Visa holders may also study or attend a training course.