Work permit approval duration

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Member since 16 September 2018

Anna4545New member02 April 2019 14:48:02

Hi there,

I have a quick question - I'm currently in the midst of applying for a work visa in Paris. It's basically a transfer from the office I'm in now (Singapore) to it's HQ in Paris. I just wanted to find out if there's anyone out there who is or has gone through a similar process to shed some light.

the process is having it approved by DIRECCTE >> Appointment with French consul in Singapore for authorisation to work in France

It is said that the approval process should last 1-2 months - it's been exactly 2 months but my team has not received any news from DIRECCTE. Can I find out if this is normal? I've no idea how long this process will take. Hope some people can share their experiences if so. Looking forward to hear!

Cheers,
A.N

Randy7 Member

Member since 17 April 2019

Randy7Member17 April 2019 19:24:53

Hi Anna,

I am in the same boat. Have you receive any latest news from DIRECCTE?

Randy

Anna4545 New member

Member since 16 September 2018

Anna4545New member05 May 2019 14:39:36

Hey Randy,

nope nothing yet. how long have you been waiting for it?

Anna

Randy7 Member

Member since 17 April 2019

Randy7Member06 May 2019 02:56:12

Hi Anna,

For me, it has been almost two months. Did your team contact DIRECCTE for an update?

It should be any news within two months.

Randy

Anna4545 New member

Member since 16 September 2018

Anna4545New member17 May 2019 17:47:05

Hey Randy,

yes that was what i was told, 2 months. However this being said it's been almost 4 months with no news yet, My team did contact DIRECCTE and they just said that they have received the application but it's still being processed. Have heard the same for a couple of other people where it can take up to 4 months. Have you received an update since?

Cheers,
Anna

smeebot Member

Member since 28 August 2019

smeebotMember28 August 2019 20:39:43

Hi! Have you had any updates on your visa? I'm currently on month 2 of being Visaless. HR at my job in Paris barely did anything to find out what was going on with my Visa at la Direccte and then went on vacation. I'm supposed to start in 4 days (lol) but I don't even have a ticket and no one is answering my emails!

FranceVisa2019 Member

Member since 30 September 2019

FranceVisa2019Member30 September 2019 07:29:19

Hi All,
Any news on your pending Visa status from Direccte ? I filed this July2019, so been 2 months.
Kindly update your status.

FranceVisa2019 Member

Member since 30 September 2019

FranceVisa2019Member02 October 2019 08:58:32

Hi anna,

What happened to your visa? kindly reply , would be helpful for me.

Thanks

FranceVisa2019 Member

Member since 30 September 2019

FranceVisa2019Member04 October 2019 06:23:59

hi, did u hear back about ur france visa status??

Anna4545 New member

Member since 16 September 2018

Anna4545New member06 November 2019 04:03:21

#10

hi, yes i've already received my visa this month!

Ellenathania Member

Member since 07 November 2019

EllenathaniaMember07 November 2019 06:07:17

#11

Hi Anna

Thankfully i found your blog,

I am ellen from Indonesia, currently i am in the midst of waiting to get the working permit from the Direccte

May i know how long you get the working permit from the Direccte? Did the employer send you any documents to fill up? Because my employer just ask me to send them my CV, copie de mes diplomes, certificate du travail en francais et passeport

Looking forward for your reply

Have a nice day!

Anna4545 New member

Member since 16 September 2018

Anna4545New member20 November 2019 02:30:02

#12

Hi Ellen,

Thanks for your message! For me my HR handled most of the administrative work thus they just required me to bring my qualifications and CV and they did the rest.

Honestly my work permit took almost a year. I might've been unlucky on this, it could take just 3 months for some. All the best!

Anna

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