Talent - Business Investor
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1460 days
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks
- Fee
- EUR 99 (visa) + EUR 225 (residence card)
- Validity
- Up to 4 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For investors making a significant investment of at least EUR 300,000 in tangible or intangible fixed assets of a French company. Investor must hold at least 10% equity in the company and serve as director or manager. The investment must lead to the creation or preservation of jobs within 4 years.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
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Financial
Must invest at least EUR 300,000 in fixed assets of a French company and hold at least 10% equity
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Employment
Must serve as company director or manager; investment must create or preserve jobs within 4 years
Required status: Company director or manager
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: Investment certificates, shareholder agreements, bank transfer proof, company financial statements; Minimum amount: EUR 300,000 investment in fixed assets
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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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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Company registration (Kbis), shareholder agreement showing 10%+ equity, director appointment documentation
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Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.
Minimum investment: EUR 300,000; Must include financials: Yes
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Source of wealth
Must be notarized: No; Wealth source: Must be documented and legitimate
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare investment documentation, company registration, shareholder agreement, and business plan showing job creation.
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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 investment proof, business plan, and all supporting documents.
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Processing wait
Processing takes 4-8 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect VLS-TS visa. Apply for Talent card at prefecture.