Recruiting internationally with the VIE International Internship Program
Are you looking for a simple solution to fast-track your international growth? The VIE International Internship Program is for you!
What is the VIE International Internship Program?
To help businesses look for new sources of growth abroad, the French government has created the VIE International Internship Program. This international mobility program gives you the opportunity to entrust a professional assignment abroad to a talented young professional, aged between 18 and 28, from France or another country in the European Economic Area.
Are you a talented young graduate looking for a VIE mission? Discover our dedicated website!
Our impact
- + 100kVIE interns enrolled since the program was created
- 11 568VIE interns stationed in 123 countries as of December 2023
- 94%of businesses were satisfied
- + 60KVIE candidates registered in our CV library
Why choose the VIE program?
You pay an allowance, which is exempt from any social security contributions in France.
We help you to identify the different types of financial assistance available.
Recruitment, payroll and immigration advice, etc. We take care of the bulk of the administrative aspects associated with your VIE project.
You choose the duration of the VIE assignment, from six to 24 months, and the country of assignment. You can even share a VIE mission with another business. We adapt to your needs.
You have access to our CV library, which has more than 60,000 candidates with various training backgrounds.
Your young hire will benefit from high-quality social security coverage and will receive French government protection.
Countries open to VIE assignments
Are you ready to recruit a VIE intern to strengthen your international teams?
Focus on…
Setting up your VIE project
Our advisors are here to help at every stage of the process to (define your project, find the right candidate, optimize your VIE budget, etc.)
Financial and tax assistance
Several types of support are available depending on your situation. For example, “France 2030”-winning SMEs/mid-size companies can benefit from €24,000 in aid to fund the VIE project.
Success Stories
Our experts
Christophe Monnier
VIE Director - Export Division
Jean-Baptiste Reyé
Deputy Director, VIE Department