The issue of foreigners working remotely in France while on a 'visitor' visa has long been a confusing grey area - but now the French government has clarified to parliament, and to The Local, who can work on this status.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 15:41 CET
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Remote working is a grey area in France. Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP
The issue of foreigners working remotely in France while on a 'visitor' visa has long been a confusing grey area - but now the French government has clarified to parliament, and to The Local, who can work on this status.
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