1. Employment Contract
Requirement:
A written employment contract is generally required and must comply with French labor regulations.
Types:
Permanent contract (CDI – Contrat à Durée Indéterminée)
Fixed-term contract (CDD – Contrat à Durée Déterminée)
Temporary or project-based contracts (where applicable)
Must Include:
Job title and responsibilities
Salary and payment terms
Working hours
Contract duration (for fixed-term contracts)
Probation period (if applicable)
Workplace location
Applicable collective bargaining agreement (if relevant)
Purpose:
Establishes the legal employment relationship
Defines the rights and obligations of both employer and employee
Ensures compliance with the French Labour Code
2. Social Security Number (NIR)
Requirement:
Employees working in France must have a French Social Security Number (Numéro d’Inscription au Répertoire – NIR).
Details:
Issued by the French social security administration
If the employee does not yet have a number, a temporary number may be assigned during registration
Purpose:
Enables registration with the French social security system
Required for health insurance, pensions, and other social benefits
Used for payroll reporting and contributions to Sécurité Sociale
3. Employee’s Bank Details
Requirement:
Employees must provide their bank account details for salary payments.
Details Required:
Bank account holder name
IBAN (International Bank Account Number)
BIC/SWIFT code (if applicable)
Purpose:
Enables salary payments via bank transfer
Ensures accurate payroll processing
Allows reimbursement of work-related expenses
4. French ID Card or Passport
Requirement:
Employees must provide valid identification during the onboarding process.
Accepted Documents:
French National Identity Card (Carte Nationale d’Identité)
Passport (for French or EU citizens)
Purpose:
Confirms the employee’s legal identity
Required for employment verification and HR records
Used for payroll and administrative registration
5. Visa or Residence Permit (Non-EU Employees)
Requirement:
Employees who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland must provide a valid visa or residence permit authorizing them to work in France.
Examples:
Work visa
Talent Passport (Passeport Talent)
Residence permit with work authorization
Purpose:
Confirms the employee’s legal right to work in France
Ensures employer compliance with immigration regulations
Required for employment registration with French authorities such as URSSAF