How do I get a Talent Passport in France?

To foster the scientific, economic, and cultural sectors, the French government developed a new residence permit program for foreigners in 2017. The Talent Passport is designed for foreign investors and highly skilled professionals capable of making a significant contribution to the development of the economic and cultural spheres.

The Talent Passport can be equated to residency status. Based on this visa, one can legally live and work in France for 4 years with the option for renewal. The Talent Passport is a visa with identity verification functions for the holder. After 5 years on this visa, one can apply for permanent residency, and citizenship can be obtained after 10 years.

An important feature of this visa program is that the participant's family (spouse/children) can also move to France. They have the right to officially (if the children are over 18 years old) work based on a long-term residence permit.

Who can apply for the Talent Passeport  visa?

 The program lists 11 categories of individuals who can apply for a residence permit under the Talent Passport project:

1. Highly skilled workers.
2. Major investors - foreign residents.
3. Founders of business projects or companies in France.
4. Representatives of companies established in France.
5. Creators of promising innovative startups.
6. Highly qualified scientific researchers.
7. Skilled workers.
8. Employees of international companies transferred within the firm to work in France.
9. Participants/employees of promising startups.
10. Workers in the arts whose work has been recognized with prestigious international awards - actors, writers, artists.
11. Foreign citizens who have received international or state recognition (e.g., outstanding athletes).

Conditions for obtaining a residence permit under the Passport Talent program

What requirements must be met to obtain residency under the program?

Separate requirements are developed for managers and businessmen:

• Direct investment in the country's economy.
• Registration or purchase of a working company in France.
• Development of a promising startup approved by the state.
• Position as an official representative of a company in France.

Requirements for foreign residents - specialists:

• An official position with a signed contract in the international branch of the company.
• Work in a young promising startup.
• Employment in a private or public higher education institution or leading research activity.
• Full compliance with the requirements of the EU Blue Card.

For outstanding individuals:

• Recognized awards, merits, or awards for work in the field where the candidate has established a high reputation (national or global level) - science, education, theater arts, cinema, literature, sports achievements.

Benefits of obtaining residency under the Passport Talent program

Like any official status, the Talent Passport residency implies not only compliance with the applicant's obligations but also provides many advantages:

• Legal residence in a European country without extension/renewal. Under the Talent Passport program, a visa is issued for 4 years, while in other European countries, it is issued for a maximum of one or two years.
• Ability to extend the status. If the candidate does not violate the program's conditions, they can extend their visa under the Talent Passport indefinitely. It is important to submit documents for renewal promptly - 90 days before the expiration of the permit. All documents confirming the right to further residency in France must be attached to the application.
• Ability to adjust status. Upon expiration of the visa, the candidate can apply to change their residency status if there are other grounds for legal residency in France. After 5 years of residency in France, one can apply for permanent residency.
• Free travel in Europe. Visa holders can visit all countries within the European Union and the Schengen area without special permits. Additionally, they can stay in each of these countries for up to 90 days within six months.
• Official income. The visa under the Talent Passport program allows one to officially work for a local company or register as a self-employed individual with the right to engage in labor activities.
• Access to quality healthcare and social assistance. As a residency visa holder, one can access medical institutions, and the banking sector, and use social products on par with local citizens.
• Residency for the entire family. The applicant who obtained a visa through the Talent Passport program can include their spouse and children in the application. If the children are not of legal age, they receive a minor foreigner card. Adult children and the spouse of the candidate have the right to legally work, receive education, or engage in entrepreneurial activities.

If you are interested in obtaining a residence permit/citizenship in any country, come to a consultation with the migration experts at GARANT.IN. Each country offers several options for obtaining a new status with its advantages. You need to voice your request - relocation, opening a business, investment immigration, advantageous investment without relocation, accessing the international market. Our specialists will select the most optimal program capable of solving the client's tasks.

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