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Talent Passport

Multi-year residence permit for qualified employees, researchers, artists, and company founders.

Estimated Cost

$324

Processing Time

~2 months

Validity

48 months

Description

The Passeport Talent is France's premium immigration route for skilled professionals. It covers multiple categories including company founders, researchers, and highly skilled employees. For the salaried worker stream, the minimum gross annual salary is approximately €39,000.

Official informationLast updated: 2025-06-01

Timeline

Processing Time
1 months – 3 months

Average: 2 months

Visa Validity
4 years

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~5 years

Eligibility

Education:Masters

Requirements

Qualify under one of 11 categories*

Employment contract or business plan*

Degree (Master's or equivalent)*

Valid passport*

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Visa fee$99One-time
Residence permit tax$225One-time
Estimated Total$324