France Talent Passport Visa

Live and work in France for up to four years—designed for professionals, investors, and creatives with long-term ambitions

The France Talent Passport offers a fast-track residency solution for skilled non-EU nationals who want to contribute to France’s economy, academic institutions, or cultural landscape. Whether you're a qualified employee, entrepreneur, investor, researcher, or artist, this visa allows you to live and work in France for up to four years—with a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship after five. It's France’s way of attracting international talent, offering professional flexibility and family-friendly benefits in return for proven credentials or economic contribution.

Through our Private Office Hub, we connect applicants to vetted French immigration lawyers, corporate service providers, and relocation specialists who manage the entire process—from employment contracts and research agreements to investment structuring and family visas. Whether you're setting up a business, accepting a role, or relocating for cultural work, we ensure that every detail is aligned with your professional and personal goals.

What It Offers

The France Talent Passport enables skilled non-EU nationals to live and work in France, with benefits for family members and a route to long-term settlement.

• 4-year residence permit, renewable
• Includes spouse and dependants, with work rights
• Eligibility across 10 categories including employment, research, entrepreneurship, arts, and investment
• No labour market test for sponsored roles or entrepreneurial activity
• Access to French healthcare, education, and public services
• Clear route to permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years

Who It’s For

• Skilled employees with a Master’s degree or higher and a French job offer
• Entrepreneurs planning to launch or expand a business in France
• Investors committing to the French economy
• Researchers and academics with institutional agreements
• Artists, performers, and cultural contributors with global recognition

Understanding Your Needs

Relocating to France as a high-skilled professional or investor is an opportunity—but also a legal and logistical maze. Eligibility categories vary, documentation must be precise, and coordination across consulates, ministries, and employers can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why we don’t treat this as a form-filling exercise.

Through our Private Office Hub, we connect you with French professionals who understand your profile—from corporate lawyers structuring investment entities to immigration experts securing spousal work rights. Whether you're relocating with family, launching a venture, or accepting a job, we ensure every piece is coordinated, compliant, and built for long-term success.