2022 is a year that presents possibilities in the workplace, and the interest of young people in exploring different cultures and countries is constantly growing. For this reason, the French Embassy in Colombia recently reported that the ‘vacation-work’ program will be reactivated. From next February 15 appointments will be scheduled for the visa application.
The program and the visa are aimed at young people between the ages of 18 and 30 and give them the opportunity to get to know France and work to supplement their economic resources during the duration of their stay.
The main objective of this program is to encourage tourism in the European country and according to the French Embassy, there are a maximum of 400 beneficiaries per year.
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People who obtain the visa will have a badge in their passport, which exempts the beneficiary from the application for a residence title and is valid as a work permit for one year. Something that should be noted is that the person with this visa can travel between French territory and Colombian territory an unlimited number of times during the stay. This type of visa is not renewable and there is no possibility of extension.
What are the conditions to apply for the ‘Holiday-Work’ program?
Here are some important points to keep in mind for your application:
– Not having previously been a beneficiary of the program.
– Have as main objective to have a tourist plan in France.
– Be between 18 and 30 years of age on the date of visa application.
– Not being accompanied by people in charge.
– Have a valid passport.
– Have financial resources of at least 2,500 euros ($11,422,903).
– Have a return transport ticket.
– Have insurance that covers all risks related to illness, maternity, disability, hospitalization and repatriation.
– Submit a medical certificate that guarantees good health and up-to-date vaccination card.
Also, to apply for the visa you must fill out the online form found on the France-visas website; then schedule an appointment on the website and finally, on the day of the appointment, attend the visa service in person at the French Embassy in Colombia with the required documents.
Keep in mind that to obtain the visa it is not necessary to meet a language requirement. In addition, the beneficiary will be able to carry out studies, but these cannot be higher or professional, since this would change their status to student.