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In brief
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Duration: Application — 1 at 3 months; title of 4 years
Cost: Tax ~368 € (sheet 19 € + tax 349 €)
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Who this guide is for

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  • You if you are a researcher (Talent — researcher)
  • You if you start up a start-up or innovative company (Talent — innovative company)
  • You if you are a multinational employee in mobility (Talent — skilled employee / multinational)

To be prepared in advance

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  • Master's degree or equivalent (for most Talent categories)
  • Contract/mandate with a French organization (salary ≥ €43 000/year for certain categories)
  • Proof of qualification and project (for innovation, letter of support Bpifrance)

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1Determine the Talent sub-category: researcher, highly qualified profession (salary ≥ ~ €43 000/year), innovative company (start-up), investor (≥ €300,000 invested), artist, talent — economy. Conditions specific to each.
  2. 2Gather the documents: Master+ degree, contract, proof of resources, proof of residence, photo. For start-up, support letter Bpifrance/French Tech.
  3. 3To enter: Apply for a long-stay visa Passport Talent via France-Visas at the Consulate. If already in France, ask for ANEF in the change/status category.
  4. 4Tax Talent : about 368 € (sheet 19 € + tax 349 €). Confirm the amount on ANEF.
  5. 5Wait for the decision (up to 3 months) and the call for the card. Talent is issued for 4 years — longer than most.
  6. 6The spouse and minor children are entitled to a "family member" of the same duration, with the right to work in France.
  7. 7Renewal: 2 months before expiry via ANEF. Keep evidence that conditions remain (contract, resources).

Common mistakes

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  • Do not reach the salary or diploma threshold — refusal.
  • Believing that "Passport Talent" is open to all. A specific sub-category must be provided.
  • Do not prepare the letter of support for start-up — main refusal for innovation.
  • Allow renewal to expire — 4 years is misleadingly long.
  • Forget that the spouse must file his own application (separately).

Official sources

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Useful links

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Employee residence permitChange of statusFrance-Visas (deposit)

Important remark

Talent categories and thresholds (salary, diploma) are regularly revised. This information is indicative — for your situation, check on France-Visas and ANEF.

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