L421-11 — Talent - European Union Blue Card

The Talent – EU Blue Card is a French multi-year residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. Applicants need a binding job offer in France, a degree requiring at least 3 years of higher education (or 5 years equivalent experience), and a gross annual salary of at least €59,373.

Permits last up to 4 years and are renewable, tiered to the employment contract duration. Spouses receive a talent-famille permit with full, unrestricted work rights — no separate work authorization needed. The card provides a pathway to EU long-term residency. Processing takes up to 90 days.

This visa is ideal for non-EU professionals with a high-salary French job offer who want a renewable, long-term work pathway leading to EU permanent residency.