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From what age can a minor work?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 174
À partir de quel âge un mineur peut-il travailler ?
From what age can a minor work?
Answer. From age 16, with parental authorisation.
À partir de 16 ans, avec l’autorisation de ses parents.
As a general rule, you can start working at 16. A minor needs the consent of their legal representative, unless they are legally emancipated. There are a few regulated exceptions before age 16, such as apprenticeships or light work during school holidays.
The official text that proves it
« Il est possible de travailler dès l'âge de 16 ans. Tout mineur doit y être autorisé par son représentant légal (père ou mère, par exemple), sauf s'il est émancipé. »
You can work from the age of 16. Every minor must be authorised to do so by their legal representative, such as a parent, unless they are legally emancipated.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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