THE FRENCH TECH VISA

The French Tech Visa is a simplified, fast-track procedure for three types of international tech talent to obtain a residence permit known as the "Passeport Talent" ("Talent Passport")

The French Tech Visa is open to three categories of tech talent - startup founders, employees, and investors - and allows them to live and work in France.

• It is valid for four years, on a renewable basis.

• It is extended to immediate family members: spouses also receive residence permits authorizing them to live and work in France. Dependent children are authorized to live in France as well. 

• No additional work permit is required.

*Please note that citizens from the European Economic Area and Switzerland do not need a residence permit.