Advantages
- 4 years renewable Residency Card
- Dependents: spouse & children under 18 are included
- Right to work in France
- No English Language proficiency necessary
- Right to travel in and out of France for 4 years
- Free mobility within Schengen States (26 countries) for a period of 6 months / year
- Free mobility to French overseas territories
- Right to seek Permanent Resident and/ or Citizenship after 5 years
- Free access to Public Education & Healthcare System
- Fast track processing time
Requirements
- Solid Business Plan/ Market Analysis
- Limited source of funds requirements
- Incorporate a legal entity or take over an existing company
- Hold a minimum of 10% interest in such company
- Residency requirements: on a case by case basis
- Main applicant: shall be aged 18
- No criminal record
Investment
- Commitment to invest EUR 300,000 in the intended project
- Commitment to create / maintain jobs for local workforce within 4 years
- Complying with commitments set in the approved Business Plan
Process
- Application to the competent French Embassy /ConsulateGeneral
- Processing time: 45 days
- Upon application’s approval, applicant & dependents are granted with a 3-month long stay visa
- Applicant & dependents shall enter France within such period
- Competent Prefecture issues the Passport Talent within the month of entry • Passport Talent is granted for a duration of 4 years