Top Companies Offering Visa Sponsorship In France 2026
France is stamping itself heavily as the European center of high-tech and aerospace as well as sustainable energy. But to non-EU experts, 2026 can be considered as one of the peaks of international recruitment and specifically under the Talent Passport and French Tech Visa systems.
Small businesses usually find it difficult to work logistics around sponsorship, the multinational giants and the Next40 startups in France have full forthcoming HR units to provide the Nulla Osta equivalent and relocation. The list of best companies and sectors that will sponsor foreign talent actively in 2026 is given below.
Talent Passport Focus Tech & Innovation Giants
The ecosystem of French Tech has almost 25,000 companies. Such organizations will probably sponsor Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and AI under the simplified French Tech Visa.
- Capgemini: They are a worldwide advisor and mobilizer of digital transformation, and as such, they constantly sponsor thousands of IT specialists in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse.
- Dassault Systèmes: A giant in the 3D design design software. They proactively hire foreign talent into their V+R (Virtual + Real) programs.
- Orange S.A.: The leading telecommunications provider in France, the company has employed international cybersecurity and network infrastructure experts on a regular basis.
- Thales Group: Thales is a leading sponsor of international engineers and research scientists and specializes in aerospace, defense and security.
Engineering and manufacturing Aerospace
The epicenter of European aviation is France. Firms in this industry are very seasoned in niche technical talent with regard to their relocation of the corporate visas.
- Airbus (Toulouse): The aerospace industry giant nearly constantly seeks non-EU talent in the areas of sustainable aviation, mechatronics, and aerodynamics.
- Schneider Electric: An international energy management pioneer. They give more importance to “Green Tech” people worldwide.
- TotalEnergies: They are sponsoring international consultants and engineers working on international projects located in France as they move towards renewable energy.
- Renault Group: Concentrating on the revolution of software-defined vehicle, Renault finances international automotive engineers and embedded systems specialists.
Finance and Corporate Multinationals
Paris is an international financial hub. In this case, Multinationals can utilize the Talent Passport -Corporate Relocation when transferring internally or when recruiting top talent.
- BNP Paribas and Société Generale: These companies are the main sponsors of quantitative analysts, risk managers, and fintech developers.
- L’Oréal: L’Oréal is the leading beauty company in the world that supports international talents in the field of marketing, supply chain, and chemical engineering.
- Danone: Danone that is in the food and beverage industry hires global talent to its One Planet. One Health” initiatives.
International Organizations (Visa-Exempt or Special Status)
When you are employed by these organizations, the process of sponsorship is quite different and it is done by diplomacy or international treaties.
- UNESCO (Paris): Consultants and staff on professional grade is recurrently recruited by all of the 193 member states.
- OECD: Headquartered in Paris, OECD recruits policy analysts and economists all over the world.
- CERN (Border sites): CERN is located technically on the Swiss-French border, although a large proportion of the staff are based in France, and are sponsored to work in specialized scientific and administrative positions.
FAQs
Where do I get to know whether a company is going to provide sponsorship or not?
Search the job description with the word Visa sponsorship available or Relocation package provided. On LinkedIn, the filter to use and target is the English one and companies listed on the French Tech Next40/120 list, who have pre-approved status to obtain fast-track visas.
Would they mean no French required would make them sponsor me?
Not necessarily. Most tech firms operate in English, though some sponsorship is based on either the Talent Passport threshold (€39,582) or the Occupancy List of Shortages.
What is the highest rate of sponsorship in which city?
By a large distance, Paris is the most attractive place, then Lyon (Biotech/Pharma), Toulouse (Aerospace), Lille (E-commerce/Tech).
Is it true that startups sponsor visas?
Yes. The French Tech Visa will allow any company based in France to employ non-EU talent without a “Labor Market Test” as long as the salary is sufficiently high (estimated at around €43,243 in 2026).
Do you have any recruitment agencies that focus on sponsored positions?
Yes. International relocation to France is frequently advertised through the services of such agencies as Jobbatical, Welcome to the Jungle, and Akkodis, which explicitly list positions that have been vetted to be used in France.
Final Thought
To get an employment in France in 2026, the focus has to be made in the companies that have international presence. Target the CAC 40 companies or French Tech 2030 startups. These organizations do not simply provide sponsorship, but they construct their business models based on international competence.
Disclaimer
The given job information is provided just to educate and inform. Before applying, please confirm information on the official employer or government site (france-visas.gouv.fr).