BorderProofBorderProof
Explore VisasCompare VisasCountry GuidesNewsAbout
Sign InFind A Visa
L421-19 — Talent - Company Representative
FranceFrance•Europe
Open

L421-19 — Talent - Company Representative

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2-4 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €449

Stay Duration

4 years (renewable)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Apply Now Official Information
France flag

Living in France

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

Overview

Multi-year residence permit for senior corporate officers and managing directors transferred within a group to lead a French entity, without labor market testing.

The Talent – Company Representative is a French Passeport Talent permit for corporate officers — CEOs, board members, and managing directors — appointed to lead a French entity. It bypasses labor market testing, providing a direct route for executives transferred within a multinational group.

Applicants must have at least 3 months of prior employment within the same corporate group and earn a minimum gross annual salary of €65,629. The permit runs up to 4 years and is renewable. Accompanying spouses receive immediate, unrestricted French work authorization under the simplified family reunification scheme.

This visa is ideal for senior executives or managing directors being transferred from a foreign group entity to legally represent or lead an established French subsidiary.

France

Curious about life in France?

Discover cost of living, salary benchmarks, tax rates, and quality of life — everything you need to know before you make the move.

Explore Guide

Cost Breakdown

Long-stay visa application feeEUR €99
Residence permit taxEUR €300
Residence permit stamp dutyEUR €50
TotalEUR €449

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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

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

Validity10 years (renewable)
Processing2-4 months
View Visa Details
EU Long-Term Residence Permit
France flagFrance

EU Long-Term Residence Permit

Validity10 years (renewable)
Processing4 months
View Visa Details

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Proof of appointment as a corporate officer (mandataire social) in a French company

Proof of at least 3 months of prior employment within the same company or corporate group

Evidence of a gross annual salary meeting the minimum threshold (typically >€62,000)

Valid passport and supporting identity documentation

Proof of accommodation in France

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

65,629 EUR/yr

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Multi-year residence permit valid for up to 4 years
  • Simplified family reunification allowing spouse and children to accompany the holder
  • Spouse is granted immediate, unrestricted access to the French labor market

Worth Knowing

  • Strict salary and seniority requirements must be met
  • The visa is tied to the specific corporate mandate; loss of the position may affect residency status

Application Process

1

Secure appointment as a corporate officer in a French company

2

Complete the online application via the official France-Visas portal

3

Submit supporting documents and attend an interview at a French consulate

4

Validate the long-stay visa online within 3 months of arrival in France

5

Apply for the multi-year residence permit via the ANEF online platform

Ready to see if the L421-19 — Talent - Company Representative is your visa path?

Discover how your answers compare with the published requirements. 2 minutes. Free to use.

Start Visa Discovery