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France Working Holiday for Colombians (2026)

Plan your Working Holiday visa application for France: review Colombia’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

France at a glance

Age when applying
18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: COFR1
Annual quota
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH
Application dates
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH
Language requirement
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH
Length of stay
Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: COFR1
Visa fee
Vacances-Travail visa freeLearn moreReferences: COFR2
Funds for your stay
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH
Passport and nationality
Colombian passportLearn moreReferences: COFR1 COFR2

Source research for Colombian citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.

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Working Holiday in France for Colombians (2026)

Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.

Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language skills

Age when applying

18–30 years

Apply before your 31st birthday. Colombia’s age wording differs from Peru’s.

References: COFR1

Passport and nationality

Colombian passport

If resident in Colombia, follow Bogota’s instructions. Colombians resident abroad may consult the French service in their residence country.

References: COFR1 COFR2

Documents and previous participation

Individual France-Visas checklist

Generate the checklist for your passport and programme. Do not confuse PVT with tourist visa exemption or a student visa.

References: COFR2

Prepare the personalised checklist

Bogotá lists a signed form, two photos, passport, identity-page copy and Colombian ID. Check validity for your case and programme-specific documents.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA

Separate the free visa from other costs

The free visa does not cover insurance, documents or travel. The page includes general fees and passport delivery; confirm applicability before payment.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA

Language courses · commercial service

Prepare your language skills before travelling.

Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Step 2

Apply for the Working Holiday visa

Annual quota

The reviewed country page does not confirm Colombia’s annual allocation. The nationality list and free visa do not establish a number or availability.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

Application dates

Bogotá recommends one month between long-stay filing and travel. The page has different general booking and filing references; confirm the appointment and personalised checklist without assuming an annual intake.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

Visa fee

Vacances-Travail visa free

France-Visas confirms the exemption for Colombians. Insurance, documents and travel are separate.

References: COFR2

How to prepare your application

Apply through France-Visas and file with the mission competent for your residence. For Bogotá, book online and attend in person; do not confuse student procedures with Working Holiday.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

  1. Check the France-Visas list for a Colombian passport and residence location.
  2. Prepare the form, photos, passport and personalised evidence; confirm funds and policy.
  3. Book free through the mission’s official channel and file in person.
  4. Track the application and check the visa before buying travel.
Read official instructions

We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Step 3

If my visa is approved

Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.

Length of stay

Up to 1 year

The Vacances-Travail visa allows up to one year. Read dates and conditions on the granted visa.

References: COFR1

Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Funds for your stay

The reviewed France-Visas pages do not publish a Colombian maintenance minimum here. Use the personalised checklist and confirm with the mission; do not import Chilean or Peruvian amounts.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

Travel insurance

Confirm the policy through the personalised Working Holiday checklist. The reviewed pages do not establish its risks, limits and duration for this Colombian application.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

My preparation checklist

Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.

Tasks before travelling
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These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.

Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in France

Work conditions

Employment supplementary to travel

Allows incidental salaried employment without prior administrative authorisation. Cultural travel remains the main purpose.

References: COFR1

Conditions on arrival in France

  1. Read the visa granted

    Check wording, dates and entries; do not infer the entry deadline from the programme’s maximum duration.

    References: COD-FR-WH

  2. Keep evidence

    Keep the documents and cover required by your personalised checklist available.

    References: COD-FR-BOGOTA

  3. Observe the work purpose

    Employment must supplement the cultural visit during visa validity. It is not permission for every activity.

    References: COD-FR-WH

  4. Confirm individual instructions

    Ask about any validation requirement stated on your visa. This review does not establish mandatory VLS-TS validation for all Colombian programme holders.

    References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

Your first days

  • Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
  • Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
  • If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the age cutoff?

Apply before your 31st birthday. Colombia’s age wording differs from Peru’s.

References: COFR1

Can I apply if I live outside Colombia?

France-Visas allows Colombians residing abroad to apply to the French mission for their residence country. Bogotá requires residence in Colombia to file there.

References: COD-FR-WH COD-FR-BOGOTA

Is the Working Holiday visa free?

France-Visas confirms the exemption for Colombians. Insurance, documents and travel are separate.

References: COFR2

What minimum funds have been confirmed?

The reviewed France-Visas pages do not publish a Colombian maintenance minimum here. Use the personalised checklist and confirm with the mission; do not import Chilean or Peruvian amounts.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA COD-FR-WH

Are appointments booked by email?

Bogotá specifies free online booking, with no appointments by phone or email. Prepare the file before booking and attend in person.

References: COD-FR-BOGOTA

Is prior authorisation needed for incidental employment?

The guide permits incidental salaried work without prior administrative authorisation within visa validity. The main purpose remains cultural and touristic.

References: COD-FR-WH

Authorities and guidance

Official contacts for preparing your trip

Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.

Official sources

Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.

Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  1. France-Visas - jóvenes viajeros

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  2. France-Visas - Colombia

    Source checked: 2026-10-16

  3. France-Visas · Colombia and Bogotá filing

    Source checked: 2026-10-18

  4. France-Visas · Colombian young travellers

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