Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Designed for skilled professionals, investors, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs contributing to France’s economic, cultural, or innovative sectors. Applicants must provide proof of qualifications, financial resources, and documentation of their planned activities. Suitable for long-term stays linked to professional or creative pursuits.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
€99 (~$116)
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Talent, international talent, artist, cultural, professional
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Business creator, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Company representative, senior executive, employee, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Employee on mission, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Employee of innovative enterprise, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Investor, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Mobility researcher, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Person with a national or international reputation, talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Qualified employee, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Eligible individuals
Researcher, scientist, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Last updated 2026-04-27
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, investment
, work