Establish your career or business in France with the French Talent Passport. Designed for highly qualified non-EU professionals and entrepreneurs, this residence permit offers a streamlined path to live and work in France. At LegalMova, our legal team handles the entire process—ensuring your application is compliant, complete, and stress-free from start to finish.
Build your career or business in France with the Talent Passport. For skilled non-EU professionals, LegalMova handles your application from A to Z—fast, compliant, stress-free.
The French Talent Passport is a residence permit created for non-EU nationals with advanced skills or strategic projects. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, researcher, artist, or executive, this permit allows you to live and work in France with fewer administrative hurdles.
It’s designed to offer both professional mobility and personal stability—granting multi-year residency, access to public services, and freedom to move within the Schengen area.
With LegalMova’s immigration lawyers, you benefit from precise legal support at every stage. We handle the process from start to finish, helping you navigate requirements efficiently so you can focus on growing your activity in France.
The French Talent Passport is a residence permit created for non-EU nationals with advanced skills or strategic projects. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, researcher, artist, or executive, this permit allows you to live and work in France with fewer administrative hurdles.
It’s designed to offer both professional mobility and personal stability—granting multi-year residency, access to public services, and freedom to move within the Schengen area.
With LegalMova’s immigration lawyers, you benefit from precise legal support at every stage. We handle the process from start to finish, helping you navigate requirements efficiently so you can focus on growing your activity in France.
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For foreign workers hired in a skilled position with a gross annual salary ≥ €41,933.20 (2x minimum wage).
Employer provides a job contract + justification of role and salary.
For executives or experts transferred to a French branch.
Must be with the company ≥ 3 months, with proof of expertise and group affiliation.
For individuals conducting research or teaching at university level.
Requires a hosting agreement (convention d’accueil) from a French institution.
For entrepreneurs launching a recognized innovative startup in France.
Must have official support (e.g. French Tech), viable business plan, and sufficient funding.
For investors personally investing ≥ €300,000 in a French company.
Requires proof of investment, business viability, and job creation/impact.
For legal representatives or directors of a French company.
Must show directorship + minimum salary threshold (≥ €62,799.60 in 2025).
For artists with paid engagements in France.
Requires contracts and documentation of artistic work.
For individuals with national/international recognition in science, culture, sports, etc.
Requires documentation of achievements + project in France.
For talents hired by French startups with JEI status.
Must meet minimum salary and role requirements.
For foreign workers hired in a skilled position with a gross annual salary ≥ €41,933.20 (2x minimum wage).
Employer provides a job contract + justification of role and salary.
For executives or experts transferred to a French branch.
Must be with the company ≥ 3 months, with proof of expertise and group affiliation.
For individuals conducting research or teaching at university level.
Requires a hosting agreement (convention d’accueil) from a French institution.
For entrepreneurs launching a recognized innovative startup in France.
Must have official support (e.g. French Tech), viable business plan, and sufficient funding.
For investors personally investing ≥ €300,000 in a French company.
Requires proof of investment, business viability, and job creation/impact.
For legal representatives or directors of a French company.
Must show directorship + minimum salary threshold (≥ €62,799.60 in 2025).
For artists with paid engagements in France.
Requires contracts and documentation of artistic work.
For individuals with national/international recognition in science, culture, sports, etc.
Requires documentation of achievements + project in France.
For talents hired by French startups with JEI status.
Must meet minimum salary and role requirements.
Navigating the French Passport Talent process involves legal complexity, administrative hurdles, and strict documentation standards. But with the right legal support, it becomes far more manageable.
At LegalMova, our experienced immigration lawyers take care of the entire process—from building a strong application to securing a positive opinion from French authorities. We ensure your project meets all legal requirements, giving you the best chance of approval.
How We Make Your Passport Talent Process Easier:
Strategic Eligibility Assessment
We analyze your profile, background, and objectives to determine the most suitable Talent Passport category.
Apply under the right pathway from the beginning and avoid costly mistakes.
Personalized Legal Guidance
Our immigration lawyers provide step-by-step advice tailored to your situation and goals.
You benefit from clear, reliable, and expert support.
Document Collection & Compliance Review
We help you gather and validate all required documents—such as diplomas, contracts, proof of income, or experience—ensuring full compliance with French regulations.
Your application is complete, accurate, and ready for submission.
Application Preparation & Submission
We build your full visa file and manage its submission to the French consulate or prefecture.
Avoid delays, errors, and rejections with a professionally prepared application.
Communication with French Authorities
We liaise with relevant government bodies to track and support your application throughout the process.
Your case is handled with precision and continuity.
Post-Approval Support
After your Talent Passport is granted, we help you with next steps like residence registration, family accompaniment, and future renewals.
You build your life in France with legal clarity and confidence.
Legalmova took the stress out of starting my business. Their legal services were fast, clear, and incredibly professional. Highly recommended!”
Frederico D., startup founder
Begin by filling out a simple form to determine your eligibility.
Get a personalized overview of our services, along with a clear, fixed-fee proposal so you know exactly what to expect.
Your dedicated lawyer will handle all legalities and guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth and confident process.
Begin by filling out a simple form to determine your eligibility.
Get a personalized overview of our services, along with a clear, fixed-fee proposal so you know exactly what to expect.
Your dedicated lawyer will handle all legalities and guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth and confident process.
Find out if the Talent Passport is right for your profile, what documents are required, and how LegalMova can guide you through a successful application.
It offers a fast-track, long-term residence permit (up to 4 years), with simplified procedures for you and your family. It’s also more flexible than other visas, especially for high-skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Eligibility depends on your profile — you may qualify if you have a work contract with a French company, plan to invest in a business, are launching an innovative startup, or meet other high-value criteria. Each category has specific requirements.
LegalMova connects you with immigration lawyers who assess your profile, help prepare the required documents, and support you throughout the visa application process.
Start your visa application with expert legal care and personalized guidance.
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