Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Global Talent visas to France for U.S. citizens
Visa for highly skilled professionals, Talent Passport visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, investment
, work
, long stay
Global Talent visas — what you need to know
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
from 3 months to 1 year
Fees
€99 (~$116)
Which global talent visas is best suited for you?
Visa for artistic and cultural professions
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Business founder visa
Eligible individuals
Business creator, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Company representative visa
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Assignment visa
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Visa for innovative company employee
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Visa for innovative economic project
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Investment visa
Eligible individuals
Investor, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Mobility research visa
Eligible individuals
Mobility researcher, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Visa for person with national or international reputation
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Skilled worker visa
Eligible individuals
Qualified employee, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)
Visa for scientist researcher
Eligible individuals
Researcher, scientist, talent, international talent
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€99 (~$116)