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72.2〜78.6
Cost of living index (New York = 100)
Source: Numbeo: Cost of Living Index
90days
Limit of a short stay (within any 180-day period)
A short stay is up to 90 days within any 180-day period, according to the European Commission.
Whether a Japanese citizen needs a visa should be checked against the French government's official guidance before travel.
Source: European Commission, Home Affairs: ETIAS (length of short stays)
18〜30years old
Working holiday age range
12months
Working holiday duration (no extension)
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Who it suits
For people who want to see the place before choosing a school.
Up to 90 days (within any 180 days)
A short stay is up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Source: European Commission, Home Affairs: ETIAS (length of short stays)
Find schoolsWho it suits
For people whose main aim is to study in France.
A residence permit needs a registration certificate and more
An application for a student residence permit needs documents such as a registration certificate from the school and proof of resources.
Up to 964 hours a year
Students can work up to a limit of 964 hours a year, which is 60% of the annual legal working time.
Source: service-public.gouv.fr: Residence permit for foreign studentsservice-public.gouv.fr: Work by foreign students
Find schoolsWho it suits
For people aged 18 to 30 who want to live in France for a year.
Up to 1 year (no extension)
Japan is covered by France's bilateral working holiday agreements. The age range is 18 to 30 and the stay is up to 1 year, with no extension.
Source: service-public.gouv.fr: Working holiday visa
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