What do I need to do driving & delivery legally in France?

Nigeria has no licence-exchange agreement with France — your Nigerian licence is valid for your first year of residence, after which you must pass the full French test (code de la route + practical, ~€1,200–1,800 via driving school) · Ride-hail (VTC): requires the carte VTC — a licence held 3+ years, a theory + practical exam, medical check and clean record · Bike delivery (Uber Eats, Deliveroo): no licence, but you must register as micro-entrepreneur AND hold a permit allowing independent work — platforms verify this

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Driving — ride-hail, delivery & logistics in 🇫🇷 France

A full local licence is one of the fastest routes to steady income — but conversion rules for Nigerian licences differ enormously by country.

⚠️ Before anything else — France: Most French work visas ('salarié') do NOT allow self-employment — gig platforms and side businesses require a residence permit authorising independent activity (entrepreneur/profession libérale or Talent permit). Any self-employed activity needs a free micro-entrepreneur registration at autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr. Household jobs (cleaning, babysitting, tutoring) can instead be declared by the family via CESU — you're employed, not self-employed, which works on more permit types.

💰Typical earnings: ~€15/hr bike delivery at peak (verified 2025) · €1,800–3,000+/month VTC full-time

⏱️Time to start: 1–2 weeks (bike delivery, if permit allows) · 6–18 months (VTC)

✅To do it legally:

Nigeria has no licence-exchange agreement with France — your Nigerian licence is valid for your first year of residence, after which you must pass the full French test (code de la route + practical, ~€1,200–1,800 via driving school)
Ride-hail (VTC): requires the carte VTC — a licence held 3+ years, a theory + practical exam, medical check and clean record
Bike delivery (Uber Eats, Deliveroo): no licence, but you must register as micro-entrepreneur AND hold a permit allowing independent work — platforms verify this

⚠️ Watch out: Renting someone else's delivery account is widespread in France and heavily cracked down on — riders caught sub-renting accounts face permit consequences.

Source: Service-Public — foreign driving licences in France · Last verified 2026-07-02

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This page provides general guidance only, not legal, immigration or financial advice. Rules change and vary by state, province and city — always verify against the linked official source before acting, and confirm your visa or residence permit allows the type of work described. For advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed immigration adviser or lawyer.

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