France•EuropeTalent Passport - Business Creator Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
~30 days
Application Fee
99 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 4 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for entrepreneurs creating or taking over a business in France. Requires minimum investment and master's degree or 5+ years experience.
The Business Creator Talent Passport is for entrepreneurs establishing a new company or taking over an existing one in France. Requires either a master's degree or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience, plus EUR 30,000 minimum investment.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
21,203 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
30,000 EUR
Investment Required
30,000 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
Master or higher
Professional
Experience
5+ years
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire period
Master's degree
Or 5+ years professional experience
Business plan
Detailed economic viability plan
Investment proof
Proof of EUR 30,000+ available
Curriculum vitae
Professional background
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Advantages
- Entrepreneurship pathway
- Path to permanent residency
- Family members can work
- Investment not lost if visa denied
Considerations
- EUR 30,000 minimum investment required
- Business must be viable
- Master's degree or 5 years experience needed
- Regular business reviews required
Application Process
Develop business plan
Detailed business plan for company creation/takeover
Prepare investment
Arrange EUR 30,000+ investment
Gather documents
Passport, credentials, business plan, investment proof
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
4-8 weeks
Validate visa
Online within 3 months
Create business
Formally establish company in France
Apply for residence
Apply for multi-year talent passport card
Application Forms
Business Creator Talent Passport Application
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