ARTICLE · 27 MAY 2022

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The minimum wage requirements for France were raised by 2.65 percent on 1 May 2022.

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The minimum wage requirements for France were raised by 2.65 percent on 1 May 2022
The minimum salary requirements for certain work permit types were raised as a result of increases to the country's minimum wage

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The government of France increased the minimum wage by 2.65 percent on 1 May 2022. As a result, the minimum wage requirements for several work permit categories were impacted. The following increases have gone into effect:

The Talent Passport for employees on assignments minimum salary increased to EUR 35,544.53 per year
The Talent Passport for Youth Graduates minimum salary increased to EUR 39,493.92 per year
The Talent Passport for legal representatives' minimum salary increased to EUR 59,240.88 per year

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