France’s “Job Seeker/New Business Creator” residence permit allows graduates to stay for 12 months after completing a degree equivalent to a Master’s or a vocational degree (Licence Professionnelle). This permit allows you to work up to 20 hours per week in any job while searching for a role related to your field. Once you find a job with a salary 1.5 times the minimum wage (SMIC), you can transition to a full work permit or the prestigious Talent Passport, which is valid for 4 years and doesn’t require complex labor market testing.
