Profile of VIE applicants
All European nationals between the ages of 18 and 28 can apply for a VIE assignment with a French company for a period of 6 to 24 months. Companies in Mexico are interested in business development, technical sales and engineering profiles. Since July 2003, compensation has been in the region of €2,196.
How do I find a VIE?
- Send unsolicited applications to French companies operating in Mexico. You can find a list of member companies of the Franco-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CFMCI) here.
- Prospect for SMEs that interest you and are likely to have an export project.
- Your local CCI may also have information on companies planning to set up in Mexico.
- Find out more on the International Volunteer Information Center website
What are the conditions for applying for a VIE visa?
- Be between 18 and 28 years old,
- Be French or European and in good standing with your country’s national service authorities
- Enjoy civil rights
- A clean criminal record
What documents do I need to submit my application?
- Completed form
- Passport: must be valid for at least one month beyond the date of departure from Mexico. Provide a photocopy of the passport pages with the following information: photo, holder details, passport validity.
- Passport photo: minimum 32.0 mm x 26 mm and maximum 39.0 mm x 31.0 mm
- Certificate from Business France.
- Letter of commitment to a Volontariat International en Entreprise, signed and stamped, with a photocopy.
- Attestation from the host company in Mexico guaranteeing the volunteer’s stay in Mexico, indicating the period and activities to be carried out; and from the organization responsible for paying the volunteer, indicating the amount to be received.
- Copy of the Mexican company’s RFC.
- Attestation from the French company indicating the period and activities to be carried out.
- Visa fees (can be paid in cash)
What are the application procedures?
1. Applicants must submit their visa application to the following address:
Sección Consular de la Embajada de México
4, rue Notre-Dame des Victoires
75002 Paris
Tel. : 01 42 86 56 20
Fax: 01 49 26 02 78
Please note that the embassy does not examine applications received by post.
Acceptance of the application :
Once the application has been accepted, the visa will be collected within two working days. If the visa applicant lives outside the Paris region, he or she can enclose a Chronopost to receive the passport.
Which health insurance is right for you?
The most important insurance conditions for expatriation are :
- Health conditions: repatriation insurance if local treatment is insufficient
- Access to healthcare: public and private healthcare alike
- Financial conditions: medical expenses are covered in Mexico and other countries around the world.
- Legal conditions: to assert your rights abroad.
Mondassur can help you choose the right expatriate health insurance in Mexico to suit your needs.