Talent Passport - Researcher Visa
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Talent Passport - Researcher Visa

Skilled Migration 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

~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

1

Secure position

Research or teaching position at French higher education institution

2

Obtain hosting agreement

Hosting agreement from French institution

3

Apply for visa

Submit at French consulate

4

Provide documents

Research agreement, qualifications, institution info

5

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

6

Await decision

4-8 weeks

7

Validate visa

Online within 3 months

8

Apply for residence

Apply for multi-year talent passport card

Application Forms

Researcher Talent Passport Application

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