Residence card "seasonal worker"
Who it's for: Non-European people who want to stay in France to do seasonal work.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: €150
- Family can join: No
- Decision time: 3 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €150 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Seasonal employment contract of a minimum duration of 3 months”
Main fee€150Official wording
“You have to pay €150 (tax of €100 + €50 stamp duty) by tax stamps”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“This residence card doesn't allow you to bring your family in France.”
Decision time3 monthsOfficial wording
“If the prefecture hasn't responded after 3 months, this is an implied refusal.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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