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Reader Question: If my son (an American) moves to France to study, will he be able to earn money from part-time work?
Foreign students in France are able to work, as long as it is no more than 60% of a full-time job (no more than 21 hours per week).
Although a good level of French will be required for most typical student jobs (working in a café or clothes shop for example), some places such as themed bars or pubs look to higher native
English speakers.
The employer should make a declaration to the prefecture about hiring a foreign student.
Be aware, however, that the students workload may be higher at a French university than back at home, and working a job for 21 hours may not be feasible alongside intensive studying.
Note that income from student jobs is declarable in France in the annual income tax return in May/June for the previous year’s income.
There is, however, an exemption of several thousand euros for people aged under 26 on January 1 of a given tax year – this was €4,936 for 2022 income – and students need only declare any
income over this.
Income from work placements linked to their studies is exempt from taxation up to the level of the minimum wage.