No employment or university enrollment needed
Residence in France with access to the Schengen Area
Simple application process – typically only 10 documents required
Renewable annually, with potential access to long-term residency after 5 years
How we can help
A 1-hour strategic call to assess your eligibility, provide you with a personalized application plan (PDF guide), and address all your questions, key information, and templates.
A comprehensive review of documents prepared by the applicant to ensure compliance with legal and administrative standards, as well as translation and legalization requirements.
We will support you throughout the entire process – from eligibility assessment and document preparation to submission and post-arrival steps in France, including renewals and status change strategy.
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Who is eligible?
You do not plan to work, study, or conduct business in France
You can demonstrate sufficient and stable financial means (at least €22,000 / year per adult)
You hold valid private health insurance
You have a clean immigration history
Eligible Occupations
Families relocating for private and lifestyle reasons
Financially independent individuals
Passive investors and business owners
Remote income earners (non-French source)
Retirees
FAQ — French Talent Visas
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.
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
- Up to 4-year residence permit, renewable
- Work authorisation included (no separate procedure required)
- Spouses and children receive Talent – Family residence permits
- A clear path to French citizenship or a 10-year residence card after 5 years of residence
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.
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 €22,000/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 €15,140/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 €22,000/year) and projects, contracts, or collaborations in France
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.
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.