France
Introduction
For EU/EEA citizens, working in France is not a problem, unless they are a national of most of the newer European Union member states that joined in 2004 and 2007. Temporary "transitional arrangements" for the newer EU-member states were adopted by France to protect its labor market.
For third country citizens who wish to live and work in France must have a residence permit, otherwise known as a 'carte de séjour'.
As with most EU nations, third country nationals must have a job offer from an employer located in France if they wish to immigrate to the country for employment reasons. The employer would first need to obtain authorization from the French Ministry of Labor. This authorization is required before the issuance of a long-stay visa.
Once the long-stay visa is granted, the individual can travel to France and apply for the carte de séjour (residence permit).