France•EuropeTalent Passport - Researcher 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 qualified researchers conducting research or teaching in higher education institutions. Master's level education required.
The Researcher Talent Passport targets qualified researchers conducting research or teaching at French higher education institutions or research organizations. The hosting agreement specifies the research mission and duration (max 4 years).
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
Master or higher
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 research period
Master's degree
Or equivalent research qualification
Curriculum vitae
Research background and publications
Hosting agreement
From French institution
Sponsor Documents
Institution credentials
Registration and accreditation documents
Research agreement
Detailed research hosting agreement
Sponsorship letter
Institution commitment letter
Laboratory/department info
Details of hosting research unit
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Advantages
- Access to French research institutions
- Multi-year permit available
- Path to permanent residency
- Family members can accompany
Considerations
- Limited to research/academic positions
- Tied to hosting institution
- Master's degree required
- Research agreement must be approved
Application Process
Secure position
Research or teaching position at French higher education institution
Obtain hosting agreement
Hosting agreement from French institution
Apply for visa
Submit at French consulate
Provide documents
Research agreement, qualifications, institution info
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
Application Forms
Researcher Talent Passport Application
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