The multi-year Talent Passport covers skilled employees, researchers and founders in one family of permits.
Permanent residence: 5 years. 10-year resident card after 5 years of legal residence.
Citizenship: 5 years. Naturalisation after 5 years, reduced to 2 years after a French master's degree.
| Route | Valid for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Talent Passport — qualified employee For graduates hired by a French company at a salary above the threshold; family members join on the same permit. | Up to 4 years | €99 long-stay visa |
| Employee work visa Standard employer-sponsored work permit; the employer requests authorisation before you apply. | 1 year, renewable | €99 long-stay visa |
| Talent Passport — business creator For founders with a serious business project and at least €30,000 invested. | Up to 4 years | €99 long-stay visa |
| Student visa For admitted students; master's graduates can then get a one-year permit to find work. | Length of the programme | €50 |