France France French Tech Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇫🇷 France
Program
France French Tech Visa
Local Name
Passeport Talent — Projet Innovant
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
48 months
Renewable
Yes
(48 mo)
Up to four-year residence permit under France's Talent Passport for innovative startup founders endorsed by a French Tech incubator or accelerator.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
EUR 1,823/mo
(~$2,096 USD)
Application Fee
$230
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Incubator
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive income tax 0-45%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
consulate
Processing Time
28–56 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Must get project recognised by French Tech partner incubator/accelerator, or support from 2 ecosystem actors. Min income = SMIC. 4-year max is the longest initial startup visa in Europe. Family members also get right to work. France recognises dual citizenship.
📋 ALSO IN FRANCE
France also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Profession Liberale Visa (digital nomad visa)