Talent Passport
A multi-year permit for qualified employees, researchers and founders, with family included on the same application. Senior engineering, aerospace and energy roles in Paris, Toulouse and Lyon increasingly hire in English.
Processing time
4-10 weeks
Potential residence pathway
Potential permanent residence route after 5 years
Employer sponsorship
Employment contract required
Job offer
Required for the qualified employee route
Salary threshold
Multiple of the national reference salary
Cost
About EUR 225 in fees
Permit duration
Up to 4 years, renewable
Criteria to verify
- Master's level qualification or equivalent recognised experience.
- Employment contract of at least three months.
- Salary above the applicable reference multiple.
Indicative employer steps
- Issue a qualifying contract stating salary and role.
- Provide supporting documents for the consular application.
- Register you with the social security system on arrival.
Watch out for
- Document legalisation and translation add weeks - start early.
- Basic French widens options well beyond the tech sector.
- Renewal depends on continuing to meet the salary condition.
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