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🇫🇷 France Visa Hub

Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.

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France-Visas / OFII

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Visa fit wizard

Which France visa fits me?

Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision.

13 route(s)

Main goalHighest education

I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence

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Match 1Business52% fit

Business / Investor Visa

France offers the [Passeport Talent](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/) framework for business creators and investors, not a passive 'Golden Visa'. Business creators must invest at least €30,0

Why it fits

Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
Education looks compatible: Master's degree or 5 years of comparable professional experience (for Business Creator track).
Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

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Match 2Business52% fit

Entrepreneur / Liberal Professional Visa

Yes, entrepreneurs and liberal professionals can relocate to France using the [Passeport Talent (Business Creator/Liberal Profession)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/activite-non-salariee-ou

Why it fits

Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
Education looks compatible: Relevant degree (Master's level usually required for Business Creator) or 5 years of equivalent professional experience.
Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

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Match 3Business52% fit

Talent Passport — Innovative Company Creator

France offers the [Passeport Talent (Business Creator)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/) for entrepreneurs. Applicants must invest €30,000 into a viable business, hold a Master's degree (or

Why it fits

Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
Education looks compatible: Master's degree or 5 years of comparable professional experience.
Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

Check carefully

Confirm all official requirements before applying.

Match 4Business46% fit

Talent Passport — Investor

The [Talent Passport Investor](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/) visa requires a direct economic investment of €300,000 and pre-approval from the French Ministry of Economy. It grants a 4-year r

Why it fits

Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
Education looks compatible: Not applicable (Investment-based category).
Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

Check carefully

Confirm all official requirements before applying.

Business / Investor Visa

Business · 3-9 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Entrepreneur / Liberal Professional Visa

Business · 3-6 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Talent Passport — Innovative Company Creator

Business · 3-6 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Talent Passport — Investor

Business · 3-6 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Family / Spouse Visa

Family · 3-6 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Vie Privée et Familiale (Private & Family Life)

Family · 3-6 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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10-Year Resident Card

Residency · 4-6 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Student Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS)

Student · 4-8 weeks

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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Tourist / Visitor Visa

Tourism · 15 calendar days (can take 45-60 days during peak season).

PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required

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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

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Salaried Worker Visa (Salarie)

Work · 8-16 weeks

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required

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Talent Passport — Highly Qualified Employee

Work · 2-4 months

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required

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Passeport Talent (Talent Passport)

Work & Business · 4-8 weeks (visa) + 1-3 months (residence permit)

PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required

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