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PR after Study in France
The usual route is: APS / job-search residence permit after a master's, talent Passport and salaried-employee permits and long-term residence after five years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
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PR after Study in France
The usual route is: APS / job-search residence permit after a master's, talent Passport and salaried-employee permits and long-term residence after five years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: Campus France India
France at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
- Minimum pay
- National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January
- After graduation
- Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
- Longer term
- Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits; Long-term residence after five years
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in France
- 01
Stage 1
APS / job-search residence permit after a master's
- 02
Stage 2
Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits
- 03
Stage 3
Long-term residence after five years
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Language
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Up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time)
National minimum wage (SMIC), revised each January
Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
Possible routes: APS / job-search residence permit after a master's, Talent Passport and salaried-employee permits and Long-term residence after five years.
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