Work visas for tech jobs in France
The main route for skilled tech workers from outside the country, in plain English. Amounts are gross (before tax) and come from the official source linked under each one.
EU Blue Card
Minimum salary
€59,373 per year (Gross a year: 1.5 × the reference average salary)
What you need
- A contract of at least 6 months
- A degree from at least 3 years of higher education
- No labour market test
Without a degree
- 5 years of relevant experience at degree level
- 3 years in the last 7, for professions on the minister’s list
Source: Service-Public.gouv.fr: Talent residence card (EU Blue Card)(opens in new tab). Checked 9 October 2026.
Settling in France
- France is in the European Union, so the EU Blue Card is one of the work-permit routes.
- Permanent residency: usually after about 5 years of living there.
- Citizenship: usually possible after about 5 years.
Tech jobs in France
65 tech jobs in France with visa sponsorship evidence. Each job shows whether its salary meets the minimums above.
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Other countries
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: confirm on the official page and talk to an immigration lawyer before you decide.