French Talent Visa (Carte de Séjour Talent) is a long-stay residence permit designed for high-value professionals, including founders, artists, researchers, skilled employees, and internationally recognized individuals.
It allows you to live and work in France for up to 4 years, renewable.

We assist with the following categories:

• Carte de Séjour Talent – Startup Founders
• Carte de Séjour Talent – Artists & Performers
• Carte de Séjour Talent – Internationally Renowned Individuals
• Carte de Séjour Talent – Highly Skilled Professionals (EU Blue Card)
• Carte de Séjour Talent – Skilled Professionals

Eligibility depends on the category, but in general, you must show:

• A clear professional project in France.
• Relevant skills, qualifications, or achievements.
• Either sufficient income, employment, or business funding, depending on the visa type.
• A clean immigration record and accommodation in France.

We help determine the right category and assess eligibility before applying.

Startup founders must demonstrate:

• A credible and innovative business project.
• Support from a French incubator, accelerator, or from 2 or more members of the French Tech ecosystem.
• Sufficient resources to support themselves (minimum €22,500/year).
• Clear market strategy and financial plan.

For artists or performers:

• Evidence of artistic career (portfolio, publications, exhibitions, performances).
• Contracts, invitations, or collaborations in France.
• Ability to support yourself financially (income of at least €15,700/year from your artistic activity).
• Documentation proving professional recognition in your field.

This category is for people with an international reputation, such as:

• Individuals with national or international recognition in their field
• Media, cultural, scientific, academic, or public figures with proven influence
• Professionals with notable achievements in science, literature, art, education, sport, or intellectual activity
• Ability to show financial stability (minimum €22,500/year) and projects, contracts, or collaborations in France

Applicants must prove their status, ongoing projects, and income.

To qualify for the EU Blue Card, you must have:

• A French employment contract of at least 12 months.
• A relevant diploma (minimum 3 years of university studies) or five years of comparable professional experience.
• A gross annual salary from €59,400.

This category applies to individuals with:

• A French job offer.
• A French diploma at the level of Master’s degree or higher, or a job offer from a jeune entreprise innovante (young innovative company) in France.
• A gross annual salary from €39,582.

Yes. Talent Visa holders' families receive the Talent – Family status, which allows the spouse to work freely in France and children to study.
Family visas are often issued in parallel with the main applicant.

Processing times vary, but typically:

• Preparing the application: 1.5–3 months
• Appointment at the visa center: a few days to 1.5 months
• Consulate processing: 1–3 months

Yes. After 5 years of legal residence in France, you may be eligible for French citizenship if you meet all requirements (stable income, tax compliance, integration, French B2 level, continuous residence, etc.).

In certain cases (e.g., graduates of French higher education or talent visa holders with a significant contribution to their field), eligibility may begin after 2 years.

Alternatively, you may also apply for a 10-year residence card after 5 years of continuous legal stay.