Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
Business / Investor Visa
Business · 3-9 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Entrepreneur / Liberal Professional Visa
Business · 3-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Talent Passport — Innovative Company Creator
Business · 3-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Talent Passport — Investor
Business · 3-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family / Spouse Visa
Family · 3-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Vie Privée et Familiale (Private & Family Life)
Family · 3-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
10-Year Resident Card
Residency · 4-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency · 4-6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS)
Student · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS)
Student · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student Visa
Student · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist / Visitor Visa
Tourism · 15 calendar days (can take 45-60 days during peak season).
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Short-Stay Schengen Visa
Tourism/Business · 15 calendar days (can extend to 45-60 days during peak season).
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Salaried Worker Visa (Salarie)
Work · 8-16 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Talent Passport — Highly Qualified Employee
Work · 2-4 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 8-16 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Passeport Talent (Talent Passport)
Work & Business · 4-8 weeks (visa) + 1-3 months (residence permit)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required