XIPHIAS Immigration, the top immigration firm located in Bangalore, introduces the France Talent Passport Program, also part of the France Investment Residency Program. XIPHIAS supports investors worldwide with international immigration guidance and corporate relocation services. The firm partners with businesses in France to ensure proper guidance and relocation support for investors.
France Talent Passport Program Options
Investors with business experience can enter France through the Talent Passport Program by pursuing one of the following pathways:
1. Start or Acquire a Business in France
Investors must prepare a detailed business plan outlining the business model, value to France, and project characteristics. Businesses can be commercial, artisanal, or industrial.
- Minimum investment: €30,000
- Requirement: Master’s degree or equivalent, plus 5 years of professional experience
- Visa: Talent Passport Visa (long-stay)
- Residence Permit: Multi-year permit within 2 months of arrival, valid for 4 years (renewable)
Investors can also apply for a 12-month Passport Talent Visa, validated within 3 months of arrival if an extended stay is not required.
2. Direct Economic Investment
Investments include:
- Equity capital (10% or more)
- Real estate or capital gains
- Reinvested earnings from subsidiaries
- Inter-affiliate loans
Visa and residence permit procedures are similar to the business investment pathway.
3. Innovative Economic Project Recognized by a Public Body
Investors present a fully justified project recognized and approved by a French public body.
- Visa: Talent Passport under Skilled Residence Permit for Innovative Projects
- Residence Permit: Multi-year, valid for 4 years
- Validation: Long-term visa option available for stays under 12 months
Financial subsistence proof is required for the investor and dependents.
4. Corporate Appointment in a French Company
Senior management personnel opening or joining a French branch can apply. Requirements:
- At least 1 year in senior management
- Authority as a legal representative
- Competitive pay scale
Visa: Talent Passport Visa under Skilled Residence Permit as a company representative Residence Permit: Multi-year, valid for 4 years (renewable)
XIPHIAS Immigration also provides corporate legal services to support business investments and smooth immigration processes.
Contact XIPHIAS
For guidance on eligibility and application: +91-9019-400-500 or email [email protected].
FAQs
Who is eligible for the France Talent Passport Program? Investors or senior management professionals with business experience, a master’s degree (or equivalent), and financial capacity to invest in France.
What are the investment options under the program? Starting/acquiring a business, direct economic investment, innovative projects recognized by a public body, or corporate appointments.
What is the minimum investment to qualify? €30,000 for business startups; other investments vary based on project or corporate requirements.
How long is the residence permit valid? Multi-year residence permits are valid for 4 years and are renewable.
Can investors bring family members? Yes, dependents can apply alongside the primary applicant.
