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Talent Passport — Investor (Investisseur économique)
Business · 3-6 months. A residency framework for individuals contributing significantly to the French economy via direct investment. Path to PR: Yes (after 5 years). Path to…
The Talent Passport Investor visa requires a direct economic investment of €300,000 and pre-approval from the French Ministry of Economy.
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Required Documents
- - Valid passport
- - Proof of €300,000 direct economic investment
- - Ministry of Economy pre-approval/attestation of project viability
- - Evidence of lasting interest in the recipient company (e.g., 10% equity, capital increase)
- - Proof of accommodation and health insurance
Estimated Costs
- - VisaApplicationFee: EUR 99
- - ResidencePermitIssuanceFee: EUR 225
- - StampDuty: EUR 25
Application Steps
- Develop a viable investment project plan.
- Obtain pre-approval/attestation of the investment's viability from the French Ministry of Economy.
- Submit the long-stay visa application at the French consulate via [France-Visas](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/).
- Arrive in France and register the investment.
- File the application for the multi-year residence permit via the [ANEF portal](https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/).
- Collect the multi-year residence card at the Préfecture.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: France-Visas / OFII →
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Investment viewed as passive rather than a 'lasting economic interest.
- - Failure to obtain pre-approval from the Ministry of Economy.
- - Investment threshold of €300,000 not fully documented or verified.
- - Incomplete documentation of project viability.
Application Tips
- - The Investor route is not a 'passive' Golden Visa; ensure your project demonstrates active contribution to the French economy.
- - Always use the [ANEF portal](https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/) for post-entry residency steps.
- - Ensure the €300,000 investment is clearly linked to job creation or preservation commitments.
- - Consult with a French legal or tax advisor to structure the investment correctly for immigration purposes.
Overview
A residency framework for individuals contributing significantly to the French economy via direct investment. Path to PR: Yes (after 5 years). Path to citizenship: Yes.
- Leads to permanent residency: Yes
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: Not applicable (Investment-based category)
- Validity: 4 years (renewable)
- Stay duration: Indefinite through conversion to settlement permit or citizenship pathways.
- Entry type: Multiple entry
- Financial requirement: Mandatory. Minimum direct economic investment of €300,000 in tangible or intangible assets.
- Accommodation proof: Yes
- Return ticket: No
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Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Yes
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
- - Visa applications are handled via [France-Visas](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/). Residency management is processed through the [ANEF portal](https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/).
Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Enables family members to join with automatic work authorization (Talent-Family).
- - Provides a secure, multi-year status that is renewable.
- - Pathway to permanent residency and future French citizenship after 5 years.
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Sources & References
Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- France-Visas / OFII
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Last verified 2026-06-21.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Business pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 3-6 months, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
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