What is V.I.E.?
The V.I.E is an expatriation contract offered by Business France, the national organization serving the internationalization of the French economy. It supports companies and candidates in their international projects. It’s a privilege you can take advantage of once in your career, allowing you to carry out a professional assignment abroad for 6 to 24 months. Read on, and we’ll tell you why you’ll love this experience! (Go to section 3 to find out about the concrete benefits you can enjoy with us! 😉!)
Who is eligible for the V.I.E. program? Conditions of eligibility 📢
To be eligible for the V.I.E program with Audensiel Canada, you must meet the conditions set by Business France:
- Be between 18 and 28 years of age (28 maximum at the start of your assignment, which will take place on the 1st of the month). – Be a French national or citizen of a European Economic Area country.
- Have a clean criminal record.
- Be fully committed to devoting 100% of your time to the V.I.E. project, without any parallel income-generating activity.
- Be medically fit to carry out your mission.
You can find out more about eligibility requirements on the Business France website: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/conditions-vie
A real commitment, you say? 🤯 It’s true, you’re starting a new life in another country! But the good news is that if you do it with Audensiel Canada, you’ll be able to take off with peace of mind, because you’ll benefit from a list of attractive advantages and more than attentive support.
The advantages of a V.I.E. with Audensiel Canada
As a V.I.E. at Audensiel Canada, you’ll benefit from 100% support and guidance from our teams before, during and after your arrival, in addition to many other advantages. Let’s take a look at the 10 key benefits of doing a V.I.E. with us!
- 1. A competitive net monthly allowance in euros (adapted to the country where you’ll be posted – in the case of Montreal, it’s equivalent to around 2,400 euros net in 2025).
- 2. As an added bonus, Audensiel provides you with a monthly housing allowance of several hundred euros to help pay for your accommodation in your host country. A benefit that not all companies offer!
- 3. Totally tax-free compensation for the duration of your V.I.E. assignment.
- 4. 30 days paid vacation + 8 public holidays guaranteed in your host country. A generous vacation plan, similar to France’s, and much better than most local contracts in North America!
- 5. Comprehensive health insurance, guaranteeing your well-being and safety throughout your assignment.
- 6. Immigration support: Don’t worry, Audensiel Canada will take care of all the immigration formalities for you, in collaboration with Business France. You can count on us for full support throughout the process.
- 7. A differentiating international work experience, perfectly suited to the mindset of a young professional eager for adventure (like you?).
- 8. A number of competitive advantages that characterize us: innovation (intrapreneurial spirit), regular follow-up of our consultants, cultural diversity and friendliness, in a working environment that is both fun and serious . fun and serious (our key value, are you in phase?😉).
- 9. The opportunity to contribute to stimulating projects (around our various IT expertises: Development, Agility, Data, Cybersecurity…), while developing your skills (softskills and hardskills) and your professional network.
- 10. Develop your professional and personal network by taking part in a wide range of relevant events with us (conferences, trade shows, meetups, happy hours, etc.).
In short, it’s one heck of a boost for your career and your life! If you have any further questions on specific topics such as contracts, remuneration, travel, taxes or anything else, don’t hesitate to take a look at the Business France FAQ.
Our vision of V.I.E. with you, at Audensiel Canada
We’re committed to supporting and training talent through the V.I.E program, which we’ve been using since our inception in 2018. At Audensiel Canada, we regularly recruit young professionals (generally for the maximum duration of the program, i.e. 2 years), because we firmly believe in your potential to make a significant contribution to our growth and stability. What’s more, it’s also a real springboard for your career, as we encourage you to build a long-term relationship with a potential permanent contract at the end of your assignment! 💥 Good to know: we’ll soon be publishing testimonials from current and former V.I.E.s to give you a concrete idea of what it’s like to be a Bold One.
Convinced? Maybe you’ll join us in this new adventure!
If you’re ready to take off for new horizons with a V.I.E., check out our job offers on the Business France’s jobssection, follow our LinkedIn page to keep up to date with our latest news, or contact us directly to discuss this topic. We’re always available to talk to our candidates! See you soon!😉
