Europe · Permanent Residency

France residence pathways

The multi-year 'Talent Passport' (Passeport Talent) scheme providing streamlined 4-year renewable residence permits for executives, researchers, tech talent, and startup founders.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Highly qualified employees, startup founders, corporate transferees, and investors relocating to France.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Passeport Talent — Qualified Employee: Master's degree and French employment contract with salary at least 2x the SMIC (~€42,400)
  • Passeport Talent — EU Blue Card: Recognized degree and salary at least 1.5x average gross wage (~€53,836)
  • Immediate family reunification with automatic open work rights for spouse
Process

How the process works

  1. Secure qualifying French employment contract or French Tech Visa endorsement
  2. Apply for long-stay visa (VLS-TS) at French consulate abroad
  3. Validate visa online via ANEF portal upon arrival and receive 4-year Carte de Séjour
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Employment contract, degree certificates, Cerfa application form, passport, French health coverage
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Granted directly for up to 4 years from initial arrival, eliminating annual renewals at the prefecture.

Official source: France-Visas — The Official Visa Website for France. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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