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!

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Our impact

100k+VIE interns enrolled since the program was created

11,568VIE interns stationed in 123 countries as of December 2023

94%of businesses were satisfied

60K+VIE candidates registered in our CV library

Why choose the VIE program?

A controlled budget

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.

Complete solutions

Recruitment, payroll and immigration advice, etc. We take care of the bulk of the administrative aspects associated with your VIE project.

A flexible HR formula

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.

A pool of talent

You have access to our CV library, which has more than 60,000 candidates with various training backgrounds.

Protected status

Your young hire will benefit from high-quality social security coverage and will receive French government protection.

Discover the benefits of the VIE intern program

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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.