Talent Passport - Business Investor Visa
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Talent Passport - Business Investor Visa

Golden Visa PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

~60 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 business investors committing to substantial investment in French economy. Requires EUR 300,000+ investment in fixed assets and job creation within 4 years.

The Business Investor Talent Passport is for investors making substantial capital investment in France. Requires EUR 300,000+ investment in fixed tangible or intangible assets and commitment to create or preserve jobs within 4 years.

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Requirements

Financial

Investment Required

300,000 EUR

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

none or higher

Professional

Experience

Management experience is generally required to oversee the investment project.+ years

Required Skills

Direct economic investment of at least €300,000Ownership of at least 10% of the company capitalCommitment to create or protect jobs within 4 years

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, BY, 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, RU, SE, SI, SK

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for entire period

Investment plan

Detailed investment and job creation plan

Financial proof

Proof of EUR 300,000+ available funds

Business background

Prior business experience

Curriculum vitae

Professional profile

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Advantages

  • Investment visa with residency
  • Path to permanent residency
  • Family members can work
  • Substantial economic contribution valued

Considerations

  • Very high investment (EUR 300,000+)
  • Must create/preserve jobs
  • Regular investment monitoring
  • Complex application process

Application Process

1

Develop investment plan

Detailed plan with job creation objectives

2

Prepare investment

Secure EUR 300,000+ for investment

3

Gather documents

Investment plan, financial proof, business details

4

Apply for visa

Submit at French consulate

5

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

6

Await decision

4-8 weeks

7

Validate visa

Online within 3 months

8

Make investment

Execute business investment

9

Apply for residence

Apply for multi-year talent passport card

Application Forms

Business Investor Talent Passport Application

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