How to work in racing in France?
- Travel tips
- Published on January 12, 2023
1) APPLY FOR A VISA OR WORK PERMIT
For citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland 🆓
They benefit from free movement within European territory and can settle and work in France without applying for a visa or work permit.
This list includes Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
For all other citizens ✈️
A visa or work permit is mandatory to work in France. It is sometimes possible to stay and work in France for less than 3 months but it depends on your country of residence.
France has signed bilateral agreements with other countries in order to facilitate professional mobility. More information on the provisions of these agreements is available on the website of the Ministry of the Interior Affairs.
Find more information to obtain a work permit on Welcome to France website.
2) FIND A JOB (ON OUR PLATFORM)
WorkinRacing is the first international recruitment platform for the horse racing industry.
- Find all job offers available in France > click here.
- Find all job offers available in France in “Training” > click here.
- Find all job offers available in France in “Stud farms” > click here.
- Find all job offers available in France in “Racecourses” > click here.
- Find all job offers available in France in “Bloodstock agencies” > click here.
- Find all “other” job offers available in France > click here.
Feel free to add more filters in job type (full-time, part-time, etc.) and more precision on the localisation where to work then apply !
3) SEEK FOR ACCOMMODATION
Finding accommodation is a crucial step in relocating to France. Employers may offer accommodation in some cases which is a major advantage before moving to France. 🏠
There are various ways of finding new accommodation thanks to specialist websites. These sites list the accommodation available on the market. Searches can be performed based on certain criteria (location, apartment size, rental price, number of bedrooms, etc.). The most popular websites are:
- Seloger.com
- Explorimmo
- ParuVendu
- Rentals between individuals:
- pap (Particulier à Particulier)
- Le Bon Coin (website featuring classified ads from individuals)
Find more information about housing on Welcome to France website.
4) TAKE CARE OF INSURANCE
For citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland 🆓
They benefit from the European Union Social Security Coordination so they should still benefit from their own insurance even if they are traveling to France. But when an employee has never been covered by French Social Security, their employer must carry out the formalities required to register them.
For all other citizens ✈️
A foreign employee who works and resides in France is, in principle, subject to French social protection legislation, irrespective of their nationality and the country in which their employer is registered. The French social security system is not only protective and generous, it also offers extremely wide social security coverage.
Find more information about social security & insurance on Welcome to France website.
5) LEARN ABOUT FRANCE
The horse racing industry is global so speaking and writing French may not be mandatory to work in racing in France. Yet it will always be helpful to learn French in your day-to-day life as an expatriate. It is important to know about state organizations, housing regulations, opening a personal bank account and labor laws (especially taxes) related to your job. 🌎
The French Horse Racing authority is France Galop for galloping flat & jump racing and Le Trot for harness racing. The first betting operator is the PMU and the national horse racing TV channel is Equidia. The French Racing School is called AFASEC. It has five campuses (Grosbois, Cabriès, Gouvieux, Graignes & Mont-de-Marsan) and provides courses for both youth and adults. 🏇🏼