France•EuropeTalent Passport - Qualified Employee 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 highly qualified employees of innovative companies. Requires minimum salary of 1.8x SMIC and master's degree level qualification.
The Talent Passport for Qualified Employees targets highly educated professionals working for innovative companies. The salary must be at least 1.8 times the French minimum wage (SMIC). This visa leads to a multi-year residence permit.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
39,582 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
Master or higher
Professional
Required Skills
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH, DZ
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire period
Master's degree
Or equivalent qualification
Employment contract
With salary proof of 1.8x SMIC+
Curriculum vitae
Professional background
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Company establishment documents
Innovation documentation
Proof company is innovative
Employment contract
Detailed contract with salary
Sponsorship letter
Company commitment
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Advantages
- Multi-year residence permit available
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family members can work
- Fast-tracked process for qualified professionals
Considerations
- Requires high salary (1.8x SMIC)
- Must be for innovative company
- Master's degree required
- Competitive selection process
Application Process
Secure employment
Job offer from innovative company at 1.8x SMIC minimum
Gather documents
Collect passport, qualifications, employment contract, company info
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Pay fee
EUR 99 visa fee
Await decision
4-8 weeks
Validate visa
Online within 3 months
Apply for residence
Apply for multi-year talent passport card within 2 months
Application Forms
Talent Passport Application
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