€300K-30M French business investment + 50 jobs created
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Investor Visa (Talent Passport — Investor) is one of France's primary residency routes for investors and high-net-worth individuals. €300K-30M French business investment + 50 jobs created
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. No income threshold — investment-based pathway.
After 4 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in France. Citizenship becomes available after 5 years of continuous residence.
Inpatriate regime applicable.
Standard France progressive taxation applies (top rate around 30%).
With French partner or French entity
Transfer to French company account
Investor sub-category
Family included
Annual reporting
The total cost of obtaining the Investor Visa (Talent Passport — Investor) ranges from €4,000 to €12,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the France Investor Visa allows family members to be included as dependents.
The France Investor Visa is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 4 years of continuous legal residence in France.
Citizenship is available after 5 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
€300,000+ direct investment in French company. OR €30M+ economic impact. Create or save 50+ jobs. Tangible asset investment (no securities). Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
No income requirement — this is an investor pathway requiring capital investment instead.
Inpatriate regime applicable. Standard rate around 30%.
Typical processing time is 60-120 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €1,000. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €3,000 on average. Total: €4,000-€12,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 4 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 5 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically covered. Each child adds 0% to the income threshold.
Real estate purchase does NOT qualify — must be operating business. Job creation requirement is strict — failure to maintain = visa cancellation. France allows dual citizenship — no need to renounce previous
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