France’s talent passport is a type of residence permit designed for non-European foreign employees and self-employed individuals who wish to come to the country for different work purposes. As an EU blue card for France, this permit allows the holder to remain for medium to long periods of time to work in Paris or another French city.
Non-European foreigners can apply for a French talent passport if they are qualified or highly skilled employees, as well as in other cases, as detailed in this article by our team specializing in immigration in France.
Those who wish to move to France for work purposes and qualify for the talent passport can reach out to our team as needed in order to receive personalized information about their situation.
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Who can qualify for the French talent passport?
The talent passport residence permit is designed for qualified employees, highly skilled foreign nationals who will take up employment in France, employees on assignment, those recruited by an innovative company, or researchers.
The conditions that apply for applicants include having a relevant diploma, an employment agreement of a certain duration, as well as a gross annual remuneration of a certain amount.
France’s talent passport was created in order to increase the country’s economic attractiveness. This means that it is suitable not only for employees but also for self-employed foreign nationals. As a blue card for France, it will allow the holder to engage in remunerated activities. The following options are available to those who are working in a liberal profession or as self-employed:
- create a business in France or take control of an existing French company;
- make a direct economic investment that grants a lasting interest in the recipient company;
- engage in an innovative economic project (conditions apply for the project to be recognized by a public body);
- take up a corporate appointment in France, such as receiving a mandate to act as a company’s legal representative in France (subject to conditions).
For those who wish to invest in France via a company, the following conditions apply:
- the investment is made through a company that is personally owned by the foreign national, or a company in which the applicant owns at least 30% of the capital;
- the company will create or maintain jobs within the next 4 years following the investment;
- the investment amount must be of at least EUR 300,000 (in tangible or intangible assets).
The French talent passport can also apply in the case of individuals with national or international reputation, as well as performers or literary/artistic creators. Our team can give you details.
What are the documents needed for the talent passport residence permit?
The requirements for the talent passport in France depend on the type of activity or employment the individual will take up in the country. Therefore, in addition to certain standard application documents (such as the applicant’s identification documents), justificative documentation will include relevant employment agreements, qualifications, proof of previous experience, and others.
The processing time for the French talent passport is usually two weeks, however, we remind applicants that this time can vary if the submitted documentation is incomplete or incorrect. This is why we recommend reaching out to our immigration lawyers if you want to obtain residency in France based on this type of permit.
Our team also offers services to foreign nationals who are already living in France and wish to make their stay permanent by applying for citizenship in France. If this applies to you, do not hesitate to reach out to us for details about the naturalization process.
If you wish to know more about the French talent passport residence card, or if you require information about other types of visas or residence permits, please contact our immigration lawyers in France.
