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Move to France

Talent Passport, French Tech visa, and Europe's startup hub

Immigration Programs

Skilled Worker

EUR 42K+ salary + Master's

4-year renewable residence permit for qualified professionals with master's degree and salary ≥ 2x French minimum wage (~EUR 42K/yr).

Scoring: Threshold-based

Tech

Company certification required

Simplified process for employees of certified French Tech companies. Degree + EUR 36K+ salary.

Scoring: Certified employer

EU Program

EUR 53K+ salary

For highly qualified workers: master's degree + gross salary ≥ EUR 53K/yr. Leads to EU-wide mobility.

Scoring: Threshold-based

Master's degree for Talent Passport; Bachelor's for Tech Visa

French not required for work visa (helpful for integration)

Professional experience strengthens application

EUR 42K+ (Talent) or EUR 36K+ (Tech Visa)

Employment contract from French employer required

2-3 months processing; 4-year residence permit

💡 Talent Passport gives 4-year permit immediately (no renewal needed for years)

💡 French Tech certified company list available at lafrenchtech.com

💡 Station F in Paris is world's largest startup campus — strong tech ecosystem

💡 Learning French B1 accelerates permanent residency (after 5 years)

💡 France has bilateral tax treaties reducing double taxation

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