Passeport Talent, VLS-TS long-stay visa, EU Blue Card — France's migration pathways for workers and students.
For: Skilled workers, researchers, artists, investors, startup
founders
Salary: 2x SMIC (~€3,500/mo
gross)
Duration: Up to 4 years!
Spouse can
work!
Fast-track processing
For: Employed workers with job offer
Employer applies to
DIRECCTE
Duration: 1 year (renewable as carte de séjour)
Must
validate at OFII within 3 months
Most common work visa
For: Highly qualified workers
Salary: 1.5x avg French
salary (~€4,300/mo)
Duration: Up to 4
years
Mobility: Move within EU after 18 months
Path to
PR
For: Enrolled in French institution
Via Campus France
(mandatory process)
Work: 964 hours/year
allowed
Post-graduation: APS (1yr job search
visa)
Affordable!
• 90 days in 180-day period
• Tourism, business visits
•
Cannot work!
• Apply at VFS/TLS Contact
• €80 visa fee
• Regroupement familial
• Must have lived in France 18+ months
•
Sufficient income & housing
• Spouse + children under 18
• Process: 6-12 months