Government-run program — Passeport Talent

Relocate to France together with your entire family within 4–6 months

as part of an official French initiative

Our team manages the paperwork and legal support throughout the entire residence permit process and provides guidance on the pathway to EU citizenship after 5 years.

A residence permit valid for up to 4 years
Visa-free entry into the Schengen Area
Covers your entire family
97% of applications approved

Program process

Is the Talent Passport right for you?

Answer 4 questions to get an assessment of your chances and a personalised estimate

Who is planning to move to France?

What kind of business do you have now?

What budget do you have for the program?

When are you planning to move?

Programme compliance

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8+ years of hands-on experience in France

State program — Passeport Talent

The French Tech Visa

French Tech Visa provides a quick and dependable route to a 4-year residence permit in France. Belonging to the French Tech initiative, it centers on advancing innovative ventures and drawing talent from a range of sectors. Issued within tight timeframes, the visa opens up the French and European markets and lets you operate and expand a business within one of the world's most vibrant startup ecosystems.

For everyone

No company? No concept? Not an issue

Mirsatori manages the whole journey: from fleshing out the idea and building your startup to securing your residence card. The only thing required from you is the wish to relocate to France.

I run a business

A working company or an online venture

Mirsatori tailors your business to French standards
Takes on the paperwork and sets up a legal entity
Secures official startup recognition
Sets up bank accounts within the EU

I have a concept

A concept, a prototype, or a broad direction

Mirsatori develops your idea up to official startup recognition
Builds a business plan alongside a financial model
Draws on specialists from over 40 incubators
Shapes your project to meet French public investment standards

I have neither a business nor a concept

I want to relocate but have no other plan

Mirsatori crafts a startup concept suited to your background
Provides ready-made, pre-approved projects
Prepares the business plan in full
Guides you through to your 4-year residence permit card

Couldn't find the right option?

Each situation is unique. Schedule a free consultation, after which a Mirsatori lawyer will select the most suitable strategy for your case.

The process

How the residence permit is obtained

Four transparent stages, from the first consultation to your resident card

Consultation and planning

A lawyer examines your case, works out the strategy, and drafts the startup business plan. 2-4 weeks

2–4 weeks

Entry visa (Type D)

Submitting an application for a national Type D visa for entry into France. 1 month

1 month

Filing the documents

Compiling and lodging the full document package with the Paris or a regional prefecture. 1 month

1 month

Collecting the residence permit card

A physical resident card is issued for as long as 4 years, enabling your relocation. 1-2 months

1–2 months

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After you relocate

Concierge assistance in your new home country

Our support doesn't stop once your residence permit is issued. Mirsatori delivers all-round assistance so your family can settle into France, covering everything from setting up a bank account to placing your children in schools.

Banking and finance

Hands-on help opening accounts at BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole, and European fintech platforms. No lines and no language barrier.

Business registration

End-to-end help registering a company in France: SAS, SASU, SARL, EURL, or a sole proprietorship. Registered office address, corporate paperwork, and tax registration.

Real estate

Support with leasing or buying premium French property in Paris, the French Riviera, and the Alps. Partnerships with reputable agencies and legal vetting of deals.

Schools and kindergartens

Help placing children in private kindergartens, top schools, and lycées across France, such as Jeannine Manuel, Ermitage, and Notre-Dame. Paperwork preparation and interview coaching.

EU driving licence

Full legal help with securing a European-format driving licence: swapping a national licence, sitting exams, and preparing documents.

Healthcare and Carte Vitale

Help obtaining a Carte Vitale and mutuelle health cover, choosing a family doctor and paediatrician, and reaching top clinics such as the American Hospital of Paris.

Videos

Learn more about the French Residency Program

Watch our expert videos for practical insights, key requirements, and programme updates.

Program advantages

Reasons to choose the passeport talent program

Among the few EU programs, the France startup visa lets you move with your whole family for as long as 4 years, granting entitlement to work, study, and operate a business.

Residence permit lasting up to 4 years

There is no yearly renewal: the resident card covers the program's entire term.

Visa-free movement throughout the EU

The freedom to move around European nations such as Switzerland, Norway, and Germany.

Your entire family covered

A Talent Family residence card is granted to your spouse and children under 18, allowing them to work and study.

A route toward EU citizenship

Once you have 5 years of residence, you may qualify to apply for permanent residence and, subsequently, French citizenship.

Healthcare in Europe

Complete access to France's healthcare and social security system.

Schools and higher education

Children study free of charge in French state schools and lycées (secondary level), while universities offer preferential tuition terms.

Banking in Europe

You can open accounts at European banks free of restrictive limits.

Tax advantages

Startups can access tax incentives: 0% across the first 2 years, 25% in year 3, 50% in year 4, and 75% in year 5, with the full rate kicking in from year 6.

Comparing programs

France versus Spain: EU startup visas

A side-by-side look at the French residence permit against another well-known startup program across key criteria.

	France	Spain
Residence permit validity	Residence permit validity up to 4 years	up to 3 years
Family relocation	Family relocation yes	yes
Processing time	Processing time from 4–6 months	from 8 months
Service fee	Service fee from €15,000	from €25,000
Tax on worldwide income	Tax on worldwide income from 0%	from 19%
Capital gains tax	Capital gains tax 19%	from 19%
Inheritance tax	Inheritance tax from 5%	from 7.65%
Pathway to citizenship	Pathway to citizenship 5 years	10 years

Our program expert Andris Kaushelis

General Manager at Mirsatori

An expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in legal consulting and negotiations

Schedule a free consultation at our office or online. You will receive a personalised case assessment, a detailed cost estimate, an evaluation of your chances of approval, and a clear step-by-step action plan.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Key questions and answers about the Passeport Talent program

How long is the residence permit valid, and how is it renewed?

The Passeport Talent may be granted for up to 4 years, ranking among the longest startup residence permits in the EU. Renewal is available as long as the program's conditions remain satisfied: an operating business, adequate income, and residence in France. Following 5 years of uninterrupted residence, applicants become eligible for a 10-year permanent residence card.

What amount of capital does a startup founder need?

Applicants need to show personal income no lower than the yearly SMIC threshold (€21,876 in 2026). Further funds cover legal assistance, relocation costs, and startup capitalization. Precise financial requirements vary from case to case.

May the founder's family move to France?

Yes. A spouse and dependent children under 18 can receive Talent-Family residence permits, letting them reside, work, study, and run a business in France for the same period as the main applicant.

What is the overall duration of the process?

As a rule, the entire process begins at roughly 6 months. Approval of the visa can take 10–30 days, whereas issuing the residence card usually needs 1–2 months. Drafting the business plan and obtaining startup endorsement may run 2–4 months.

Must applicants be proficient in French?

French is not needed to obtain the residence permit. That said, applying for citizenship after 5 years usually calls for evidence of at least B1-level French.

What annual stay in France is required?

Keeping residence status generally means spending no fewer than 183 days a year in France and showing real business activity. Lengthy absences can affect whether the permit is renewed.

How can you ensure French authorities approve the startup?

Mirsatori offers legal and strategic assistance across the entire endorsement process, from preparing documentation to liaising with the relevant French authorities. Every case undergoes a preliminary viability assessment.

Am I taxed on my worldwide income?

Worldwide taxation usually kicks in once you become a French tax resident (typically beyond 183+ days of residence a year). Tax incentives might apply, depending on the startup's status and structure.

How do you gain permanent residence or citizenship via this program?

Once you complete 5 years of uninterrupted lawful residence, you become eligible for long-term permanent residence and, afterwards, French citizenship via naturalization, provided language and integration requirements are met.