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Residency · EuropeFrance Talent Residence Permit, Direct Economic Investment
A multi-year French residence card for investors who put at least EUR 300,000 into business assets in France and create or keep jobs, with cards for a spouse and minor children.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- A multi-year talent card for a business investment in France that creates or keeps jobs, with cards for a spouse and minor children.
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France Talent Residence Permit, Direct Economic InvestmentRoute to citizenshipNaturalisation follows France's ordinary rules, generally after five years of habitual residence, with language, integration and other conditions.Full details below - What does your family invest?
- At least EUR 300,000 in tangible or intangible fixed assets in France, invested personally or through a company the investor runs or holds at least 30% of, with jobs created or kept.
- What is additional?
- Government feesEUR 350 in tax stamps when the card is issued (EUR 50 stamp duty and EUR 300 tax).
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Information pending verification
- What is the main drawback?
- The investment must be in business assets and linked to creating or keeping jobs; buying property for personal use does not qualify.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
France's multi-year talent card has a route for direct economic investment. The investor invests personally, or through a company they run or in which they hold at least 30% of the capital.
The investment must be at least EUR 300,000 in tangible or intangible fixed assets in France, and the investor must create or keep jobs, or commit to doing so. It is a business investment, not a property purchase.
The card is valid for up to four years. A spouse and minor children can receive talent-family cards through a simplified procedure, without the usual family reunification process.
If the card is granted, EUR 350 is paid in tax stamps (a EUR 50 stamp duty and a EUR 300 tax). The official page notes that it is being updated after a decree of 26 October 2026.
Path to citizenship
5 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship
Naturalisation follows France's ordinary rules, generally after five years of habitual residence, with language, integration and other conditions.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below EUR 300,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Multi-year talent residence card, project holder category, direct economic investment route.
- Minimum investment
- At least EUR 300,000 in tangible or intangible fixed assets in France, invested personally or through a company the investor runs or holds at least 30% of, with jobs created or kept.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and minor children, who receive talent-family residence cards.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
The government has not yet published an application process for this programme.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- EUR 300,000≈ US$331,600 · £250,700 (at today's rate)
- Investment in business fixed assets in France (minimum)
- Known total so far
- EUR 300,350≈ US$331,900 · £251,000 (at today's rate)
- 3 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Investment in business fixed assets in France (minimum)
- EUR 300,000≈ US$331,600 · £250,700 (at today's rate)
- Government fees
- EUR 350 in tax stamps when the card is issued (EUR 50 stamp duty and EUR 300 tax).
- To be confirmed
- Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Renewal requirements
- Valid for up to four years.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Naturalisation follows France's ordinary rules, generally after five years of habitual residence, with language, integration and other conditions.
- To be confirmed
- Residence requirements
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
The investment must be in business assets and linked to creating or keeping jobs; buying property for personal use does not qualify.
- Published thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependant charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Service-Public.fr and the prefecture of residence, France
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I qualify for the French talent card by buying property?
No. The direct economic investment route needs at least EUR 300,000 in business fixed assets in France and jobs created or kept; a home for personal use does not count.
Can my family join me?
Yes. A spouse and minor children can receive talent-family residence cards through a simplified procedure.
What is the minimum investment for France Talent Residence Permit, Direct Economic Investment?
At least EUR 300,000 in tangible or intangible fixed assets in France, invested personally or through a company the investor runs or holds at least 30% of, with jobs created or kept.
Can my family be included?
Spouse and minor children, who receive talent-family residence cards.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the France Talent Residence Permit, Direct Economic Investment lead to citizenship?
Naturalisation follows France's ordinary rules, generally after five years of habitual residence, with language, integration and other conditions.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss France with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.