Why apply for French Talent Passport?

• Right to live, work and study in France
• Can accompany dependents
• Validity of French Talent Passport is 4 years
• Access to French healthcare system
• Get French citizenship after 5 years

French Talent Passport

A French Talent Passport is a France long-stay visa, it was launched for foreigners who wish to enter and remain in France for up to four years, and engage themselves in a paid activity, especially in competitive environments as global talent.

The French Talent passport is granted to people who want to make an essential or lasting contribution through their talents and skills, directly or indirectly, to the development of the French economy, science, sports, and culture.

Categories of French Talent Passport

The French Talent Passport has 10 different categories with an internationally recognized reputation and they are listed below:

• Skilled recent graduates
• Employees with a work contract in France
• Highly skilled workers – EU Blue Card
• Researcher
• Business founder - entrepreneur
• Innovative economic project
• Economic investor
• Legal company representative
• Artists and Performers
• An internationally or nationally renowned person in their field

Benefits of French Talent Passport

• Valid up to 4 years
• Easier access to long term residence
• Ability to work in your field of expertise in France
• Access to French healthcare systems and social security

Documents required for French Talent Passport

• Submit completed application form for a French long stay visa
• Two passport size photos that is recently taken
• Valid passport
• Submit copies of your old visas
• Travel insurance
• Complete travel itinerary, A list of things you are planning to do in France
• Proof of financial funds to support yourself during your stay in France
• Proof of accommodation
• No criminal records from the home country
• Proof of visa fee paid receipt
• Educational documents
• Professional work experience

Eligibility Requirement for France Talent Passport

• Have a master’s degree or a professional license with at least one diploma at the master’s level.
• Work on a development project connected to research and development.
• Secure a French work contract, either permanent or fixed-term, for at least three months with a French company.
• Be employed in a business identified as innovative by the French Ministry of Economy, with a contract exceeding three months.
• Possess a professional license or specialized master’s degree from France.
• Engage in education at the university level.
• Acquire qualifications after at least three years of higher education or show official records of five years of professional experience.

Steps to apply for French Talent Passport

Step 1: Complete the online application form

Step 2: Upload all the required documents

Step 3: After completing the application, download, print and sign the application form

Step 4: Schedule an appointment at you nearest embassy

Step 5: Attend the visa interview and pay the required fee

Step 6: Wait for the approval

Cost of French Talent Passport

The cost of application fee of French Talent Passport is €225

Processing time for French Talent Passport

The processing time for French Talent Passport varies from 2 weeks to 6 months.

How can Y-Axis help you?

Y-Axis has been providing unbiased and personalized immigration-related assistance for more than 25 years. Our team of experienced immigration experts is here to provide end-to-end support to help you migrate abroad. Our services include:

• Identify and collect all your documents
• Complete the visa documents checklist
• Create your application package
• Fill the various forms and applications accurately
• Updates & follow up
• Interview preparation