In brief
  • The Monitoring Committee meetings for the various bilateral agreements signed by France (Mauritius, Congo, Balkans) are soon to be held.
  • Notification by the French authorities of the extension of the transitional period for workers from Romania and Bulgaria until 31 December 2013
Taxes due to the OFII
Last updated
Jannuary 02 2012
Work permit type Contract duration Salary amount Taxes due by employers for recruiting a foreign worker
Taxes due by foreign nationals and their spouses for issuing and renewal of residence permits
1st request Renewal Copy
Long stay visa granting exception from residence permit (VLS TS) or temporary residence permit with the note « temporary worker » (1 year) > 3 months and < 12  months
< = SMICMinimum growth wage*
> SMICMinimum growth wage* and < = 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
> 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
€74
€210
€300
exempt €87
VLS TS or temporary residence permit with the note « temporary worker » (1 year) for a young professional within an agreement on bilateral exchange > 3 months and < 12  months   €72 exempt €87
VLS TS or temporary residence permit with the note « salaried worker » (1 year) > = 12 months   50% gross monthly salary with a limit of 2.5 SMICMinimum growth wage €349 €87
Temporary residence permit for  « Seasonal Workers » (3 years)     50 € per month of activity exempt €113
Temporary residence permit for  « employees on assignment » (3 years)
> 3 months and < 12 months
> = 12 months
= 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
> 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
>= 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
€210
€300
50 % gross monthly salary with a limit of 2,5 SMICMinimum growth wage
€349 €113
Temporary residence permit for  « artistic and cultural professions » with work contract (1 year)
> 3 months et < 12 months
> = 12 months
< = SMICMinimum growth wage*
> SMICMinimum growth wage* and < = 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
> 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
 
€74
€210
€300
50 % gross monthly salary with a limit of 2,5 SMICMinimum growth wage
€349 €87
Temporary residence permit for  « Scientists-researchers » with reception agreement (1 year)
Private sector employers
> 3 months et < 12 months
> = 12 months
< = SMICMinimum growth wage*
> SMICMinimum growth wage* and < = 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
> 1,5 SMICMinimum growth wage*
 
€74
€210
€300
50 % gross monthly salary with a limit of 2,5 SMICMinimum growth wage
€349 €87 if permit is for one year

€113 if permit is for more than one year

Temporary residence permit for  « Scientists-researchers » with reception agreement (1 year)
Public sector employers

       €349 €87 if permit is for one year

€113 if permit is for more than 1 year

Temporary residence permit for  « Skills and talents » (3 years)

       €349 €113
Temporary residence permit for  « Trainees » (1 year)       €58 €58
Temporary residence permit for  « Students » (1 year)       €58 €30 if permit is one year

€58 if permit is for more than one year
Residence permit "EU Blue Card"     50% gross monthly salary with a limit of 2,5 SMICMinimum growth wage exempt €87 if permit is one year

€113 if permit is for more than one year
Residence permit - exceptional economic contribution       €349 €113

*Monthly gross at full time

NOTE: After 1 October 2011, the issuing or renewal of residency permits incurs payment of stamp duty amounting to €19 by the beneficiary, in excise stamps (article L311-16 of the CESEDACode for the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and Asylum Seekers) – Holders of VLS-TSLong Stay Visa equivalent to a Residence Permit are exempt from this payment.

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