Program Description: The French Tech Visa is a simplified procedure allowing international tech talent to obtain a multi-year residence permit known as the “Talent Passport” to live and work in France. It is available for founders, employees, and investors participating in the French technology ecosystem. (Source: https://lafrenchtech.gouv.fr/en/come-work-in-france/french-tech-visa/)

Visa Duration: The residence permit issued under the French Tech Visa can be valid for up to four years and is renewable under the same conditions. (Source: https://lafrenchtech.gouv.fr/en/come-work-in-france/french-tech-visa/)

Founder Eligibility: Startup founders must demonstrate an innovative business project and obtain recognition of the project by a public authority or French Tech partner incubator or accelerator.

Financial Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means equivalent to at least the French statutory minimum wage.

Investor Requirement: Investors applying under the Talent Passport investor route must demonstrate a direct investment of at least EUR 300000 in France and commit to creating or protecting jobs within four years. (Source: https://www.uglobal.com/en/immigration/france)

Family Members: The Talent Passport allows family members to obtain residence permits and the spouse is authorized to work in France. (Source: https://lafrenchtech.gouv.fr/en/come-work-in-france/french-tech-visa/)

Last Verified: March 2026