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French Tech Visa - Investor

Golden Visa PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Estimated Cost

EUR €449

Stay Duration

Up to 4 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in France

Cost of Living
4% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€31,000
Quality of Life
173/200
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Overview

Visa for investors backing French Tech companies with capital investment.

The French Tech Visa for Investors is a Talent Passport (Passeport Talent) residence permit for non-EU nationals who invest at least €300,000 in fixed assets in a French Tech company. Issued for up to four years, it grants full work authorization without a separate work permit.

Renewable and leading to permanent residency, the permit requires applicants to commit to creating or safeguarding jobs within four years of investment. Spouses receive accompanying family status with full work rights. Fees are €99 (visa) plus €350 (residence permit).

This visa is ideal for non-EU venture capitalists and angel investors seeking a fast-track, renewable French residency tied to a substantial direct investment in the French Tech ecosystem.

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Cost Breakdown

Long-Stay Visa FeeEUR €99
Residence Permit FeeEUR €350
TotalEUR €449

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

L. 426-1 — 10-Year Resident Card (Carte de résident)
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L. 426-1 — 10-Year Resident Card (Carte de résident)

Validity10 years (renewable)
Processing2-4 months
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit

Validity10 years (renewable)
Processing4 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must make a direct economic investment of at least €300,000 in tangible or intangible fixed assets in France

Investment can be made personally, through a company managed by the applicant, or a company where the applicant holds at least 30% of the capital

Must commit to creating or safeguarding jobs in France within four years of the investment

Must have a clean criminal record

Must provide a viable business plan or proof of investment

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

300,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Long-stay visa application form (CERFA n°14571*05)

France-Visas receipt

Valid passport

Evidence of investment (e.g., certificate of payment, bank statements)

Letter of commitment specifying jobs to be created and investment plan

Proof of company management or 30% capital stake

Three recent passport-sized photos

Application Process

1

Identify investment

Target French Tech companies for investment

2

Prepare investment

Arrange capital for investment

3

Apply for visa

Submit at French consulate

4

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

5

Fast-tracked processing

2-4 weeks

6

Validate visa

Online within 3 months

7

Make investment

Execute investment in French Tech company

8

Apply for residence

Apply for multi-year talent passport card

Application Forms

Go to application portal
French Tech Investor Visa Application—

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