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Employment

France Travail: supporting your professional integration

Between work authorization, online registration, and unemployment rights, employment procedures are often poorly understood by newcomers. We help you register, claim your rights, and secure your administrative situation while you search for work.

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⏱ Estimated timeline : Registration within a few days; ARE processing time varies by case

Who is this for?
Foreign job seekers with a valid work authorization, employees at the end of a contract, or anyone wishing to claim unemployment rights earned in France.

Our method

How we support you

Checking your work authorization

We confirm that your residence permit allows you to work, and under what conditions.

Registering with France Travail online

Creating your account and submitting your job seeker file.

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Building your ARE file if applicable

Calculating and applying for unemployment benefits (ARE) based on your entitlements.

Administrative and tax follow-up

Support with your tax return and ongoing file tracking.

To prepare

Documents generally required

Residence permit with work authorization
Proof of previous employment (contracts, payslips)
Bank details (RIB)
Proof of address

Estimated timeline : Registration within a few days; ARE processing time varies by case

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are foreign nationals entitled to unemployment benefits in France?+

Yes, if you have worked and paid contributions in France with a valid work authorization, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits (ARE), subject to conditions.

Do I need a work authorization to register?+

To register as a job seeker, your residence permit must allow you to work in France.

Do I need to file taxes in France?+

If you are a tax resident in France, yes. We guide you to the right procedure for your status (resident or non-resident).

How long after registering do I start receiving ARE?+

A waiting period generally applies, which varies by situation. We help you anticipate this delay.