France
Talent Passport Visa
The France Talent Passport for Investors and Business Creation offers entrepreneurs a fast-track immigration process with two investment programs. Participants can obtain renewable residency cards for themselves and their families within three months. After five years of residence and learning French, they can pursue permanent residency or citizenship.
Population
Over 67 million inhabitants
Languages
French
Economy
Highly diversified economy with strengths in manufacturing, services, and tourism
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Visa-Free Travel
186 countries.
Advantage
- Renewable Residence Card: Granted for 4 years, renewable.
- Inclusive Dependents:
- Spouse
- Children under 18
- EU/Schengen Membership: Access to the privileges of being a
member of the European Union and Schengen Area. - Right to Live, Work, and Study in France
- Free Access to Public Education and Healthcare Systems
- Free Mobility within Schengen Area: within the Schengen Area (26
countries) for up to 6 months per year. - Pathway to Permanent Residency or Citizenship: Opportunity to
obtain permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years of residence in
France.
Requirements
- Financial Resources: Provide evidence of financial resources equal
to the French annual minimum wage. - Startup Project Creation: Create an innovative startup project and
incorporate a legal entity in France. - Selection by Designated Incubator: Be selected by a designated
incubator in France and approved by the relevant government
agency (DIRECCTE). - Proof of Source of Funds: Provide proof of the source of funds used
for investment. - Language Requirement: B1-level Intermediate, Can handle most situations likely to arise while traveling or living in France. Able to produce simple connected text on familiar topics.
Investment Option
Option 1:
Investor option: make an investment of EUR 300,000 that creates or saves jobs in France
Option 2:
Legal Representative: set-up a reasonably capitalized subsidiary in France and appoint yourself as legal representative/corporate officer
Option 3:
Business creation option: investment of EUR 30,000 by a founder holding a qualification equivalent to a master’s degree or who is able to attest to at least five years’ professional experience in this field
Process
- Application Submission: Submit the completed application forms and
required documents. - Visa Grant and Entry to France: The French Consulate of the
applicant’s country of residence will grant successful applicants and
dependents with a 3-month Talent Passport visa. Applicant and
dependents shall enter France within this 3-month period. - Residence Card Issuance: Competent local Prefecture will issue the
Passport Talent 4-year Residence Card in France.- Processing Time: Approximately 2 months.
