Side-by-side analysis of living budgets, educational costs, work limits, and residency pathways for France and Sweden.
60% annual working time (964 hours/year, ~20 hrs/wk); SMIC minimum wage protected
1-year RECE visa for Masters; Passeport Talent or 10-yr Carte de Résident after 5 yrs (naturalization after 2 yrs).
No statutory hourly limit during valid student permit, provided full-time academic progress is maintained
12-month post-study job seeker permit; permanent residence after 4 years of doctoral studies or work permits.
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