International Business Volunteer programme (VIE): recruiting internationally
A legal entity governed by French law can consider using the VIE for an international project. The company must obtain the required approval and go through Business France to set up and administer the assignment. Any financial aid must be checked according to the region and the support programme used.
The International Business Volunteer programme (Volontariat International en Entreprise, VIE) allows a company to entrust a professional assignment abroad to a volunteer, under a framework administered by Business France. The scheme makes international development easier, but it is not a universal grant: the cost of the assignment, approval conditions and any regional support vary by project.
Funded by Business France
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Who can apply
Legal entities governed by French law with an international development project, subject to the approval conditions and the VIE framework.
Eligibility conditions
An eligible assignment and country, company approval, and a volunteer profile and conditions in line with Business France rules. Check the company’s obligations and the constraints specific to the host country.
What the scheme covers
A professional assignment abroad to develop a market, prospect, structure a commercial activity or support an international project, within the VIE framework.
Amount and funding terms
There is no single aid amount. The cost of the assignment depends notably on the host country, duration and applicable costs; ask Business France for a quote and check any regional aid.
How to apply
Use the Business France portal to prepare a quote, check approval and define the assignment. In parallel, look at export aid from the Region or Bpifrance, without confusing it with the VIE itself.
Timeline
Applications on request, depending on the assignment timetable, approval times and profile availability. Check timescales with Business France.
Key facts
- Funder
- Business France
- Type of funding
- Tax exemption
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is the VIE a grant?
No, it is an international mobility scheme supervised by Business France; additional aid may exist depending on the project.
Does the company need to be approved?
Yes, the required approval must be obtained before the first assignment.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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