📞 Immigration & Studies in France

Post-admission support: succeeding through to your degree and beyond

Our support does not stop at the start of the academic year. We stay by your side throughout your stay: residence permit renewal, student work rights, continuing your studies and the transition to employment after graduation.

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964h Authorised working hours per year

12 months Duration of the job-search authorisation

1 ADETIS contact throughout your stay

During your studies

The student residence permit is renewed every year, subject to attendance and progress in your studies. We remind you of the deadlines and help you gather the necessary documents (enrolment certificate, transcripts, proof of resources).

Student work rights

With a validated VLS-TS or a student residence permit, you can work up to 964 hours per year, about 60% of statutory working time — the equivalent of about 20 hours per week on average. The employer simply has to make a declaration to the prefecture before hiring; exceeding this ceiling can jeopardise the renewal of your residence permit.

After graduation: staying in France to work

Depending on your nationality and your degree, you can apply for a temporary residence authorisation (APS, reserved for certain countries bound by a bilateral agreement) or a temporary “job search / business creation” residence permit (RECE), valid for 12 months and non-renewable. During this period, you can look for a job matching your training or create a business, while keeping the right to work within the limit of 964 hours until a permanent contract is signed.

Our continuous support

We remain your single point of contact to anticipate each administrative deadline, secure your permit renewals and guide you, when the time comes, towards the right procedures to extend your stay or start a professional career in France.

Frequently asked questions

What our applicants ask us most

Can I switch from student to employee status during my studies?

A change of status is possible under conditions, notably if you obtain a job offer or a contract matching a sufficient level of qualification. We study each situation case by case.

What should I do if my residence permit is about to expire?

The renewal procedure must be started several weeks before the deadline. We alert you in advance and support you in preparing the file.

Is the job-search authorisation automatic after graduation?

No, it must be actively requested, with diploma criteria and sometimes nationality criteria. We check your eligibility and support you in preparing the application.