  France
at a glance |
Eligibility: Canadians aged 18-35. No Student Status required Registration Deadline: Apply at least 2 weeks prior to departure. You must have obtained your French visa prior to applying Repeat Participation: No Visa Duration: Any period up to 1 year Support Funds: $3,000 (varies between provinces)What are support funds? Accommodation upon arrival: No Registration Fee: $470 |
 |
With 22 regions, France has so much to offer. Visit the trendy boutiques along the Champs-Elysées in Paris; savour a warm baguette and Brie at Place de la Comédie in Montpellier, be captivated by the beautiful colours of Saint Stephen’s Cathedral in Metz, or walk through the vineyards and taste the fabulous wines of the Bordeaux region. What a wonderful country to experience culture, fashion, art, history and fine wine.
Our SWAP hosting centre is in Paris and they have all the resources you need to get yourself setup in France. With an arrival orientation, job and accommodation listing and staff that are there to support you for the full duration of your trip. Working and living in France has never been easier.
Important Information
The French Consulates in Canada require dealing directly with candidates rather than with any third party or intermediary organization like SWAP. We cannot assist you in securing the necessary documentation you must have to work in France. You must apply at a specific French Consulate-General based on your province of residence. See below:
Montreal: If you live in Quebec or the Atlantic Provinces consulfrance-montreal.org
Toronto: If you live in Ontario, Manitoba or Saskatchewan consulfrance-toronto.org
Vancouver: If you live in BC, Alberta, Yukon or the NWT consulfrance-vancouver.org
SWAP recommends that you begin the application procedure well in advance of your proposed departure date. SWAP, through our Paris-based partner organization, will assist you in France after arrival. SWAP apologizes for not being able to assist you directly in securing the necessary visa. Your Travel CUTS/Voyages Campus counsellor will guide you with your travel arrangements and SWAP will pre-book your orientation prior to your arrival in Paris.
NA
- Arrival orientation in Paris hosted by our French partner organization, Aquarius. The orientation provides vital information; you will receive tips on securing work, finding temporary or permanent accommodation and information on red tape issues
- The hosting center is equipped with phones, internet, fax machine and computer access
- AQUARIUS provides ongoing guidance and support in Paris for the full duration of your stay
- Mail-drop service
- Access to discounted cell phone rates for purchase or rental
- Social events (i.e. pub crawls, concerts, weekend excursions and much more!)
- Exclusive membership to the SWAP Exchange. Meet fellow travellers before you depart Canada and while you’re abroad
- Our expert SWAP materials: Pre-Departure package includes our handbook, Le Guide du participant, to assist with trip preparation, job and accommodation searches.
- Exclusive membership to the SWAP Exchange. Meet fellow travellers before you depart Canada and while you’re abroad
- Travel, map and tourist materials
- Excellent budget travel advice
ApplicationRegistering for SWAP France is easy. Download SWAP Registration Form below
SWAP Registration Form for 2010 (PDF)
Checklist:
Include the following documents as part of your registration.
1  |
One copy of a typed letter of reference from a past employer or teacher (keep the original for your records). You may choose to usethe SWAP Reference Form available here (PDF) |
|
|
| 2 |
The 2010 SWAP Registration Form completed and signed |
|
|
| 3 |
To complete your registration take all your documents to our closest partner office click here to find an office |
For more information on registration and what happens next click here