France Digital Nomad Visa — Profession Liberale Visa
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇫🇷 France
Visa Name
Profession Liberale Visa
Local Name
Visa Profession Liberale
Program Type
Freelancer visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
48 months
Income Requirement
$1,966/month
($23,544/year)
Application Fee
$270
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
Yes
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
No
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
30–120 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
France has NO dedicated digital nomad visa. The Profession Liberale visa is for self-employed freelancers. Income requirement: SMIC equivalent (~EUR 1,820/mo). Must demonstrate professional activity and business plan. Progressive income tax up to 45%. Alternative options: Passeport Talent (4-year multi-year visa for highly skilled, ~EUR 34,650+ salary), Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS, for remote workers employed by foreign companies). 2026 update: A2 French language requirement for certain long-term permits.
🏠 ALSO IN FRANCE
France also offers these long-term residency programs:
- France French Tech Visa (startup)
- France Visitor Visa (Retirement) (retirement)