Talent - Employee on Assignment (Salarie en Mission)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1460 days
- Processing time
- 2-6 weeks
- Fee
- EUR 99 (visa) + EUR 225 (residence card)
- Validity
- Up to 4 years (aligned with assignment duration)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For employees of international groups being transferred to a French subsidiary or affiliate. Requires at least 3 months of professional seniority in the foreign group company. A French employment contract (3+ months) with the French entity is required. Minimum salary threshold: EUR 39,582 gross/year. Different from ICT permit - this is for intra-group mobility with a new French contract. Spouse receives Talent - Family card with work rights.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
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Employment
Must have at least 3 months seniority in an international group and a French employment contract (3+ months) with gross salary of at least EUR 39,582/year
Required status: Intra-group transferee
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 15
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Photo
Count: 3; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, ICAO compliant
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: French employment contract showing salary; Minimum amount: EUR 39,582 gross annual salary
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Long-stay visa application form; Form url: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-wizard
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 99
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Ict assignment
Corporate relationship: Same international group (parent, subsidiary, or affiliate); Minimum employment years: 0
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare French employment contract, proof of group relationship, and seniority documentation.
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Online application
Start visa application on France-Visas.
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Appointment booking
Book consulate appointment.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 99 visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit all documents at consulate.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 2-6 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect VLS-TS visa. Apply for Talent card at prefecture.