France Digital Nomad Visa — Passeport Talent
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇫🇷 France
Visa Name
Passeport Talent
Local Name
Passeport Talent
Program Type
Remote worker permit
Status
Active
Initial Duration
48 months
Max Duration
48 months
Income Requirement
$3,120/month
($37,440/year)
Application Fee
$270
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
Yes
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Tax Rate
45.0%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy
Processing Time
30–90 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Multi-year visa (up to 4 years, renewable) for highly skilled professionals, including those in innovative projects, researchers, artists, or qualified employees. Salary threshold ~1.5x median salary (~EUR 34,650+/year). Multiple subcategories available. Family members automatically receive "Talent family" residence permit. Exempt from A2 French language requirement. Best suited for high-income remote workers and tech professionals.
🏠 ALSO IN FRANCE
France also offers these long-term residency programs:
- France French Tech Visa (startup)
- France Visitor Visa (Retirement) (retirement)