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France Talent Passport – Economic Investor

A 4-year French residence card for business investors.

Minimum investment
€300,000
Passport visa-free (on citizenship)
150
Processing
~3 months
Visit / stay
Permit tied to the investment; residence needed for naturalisation

Buy online · 2026

France Talent Passport – Economic Investor

Apply for France residence by investment programme today. Minimum investment €300,000

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit~3 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

France's Talent Passport – economic investor card is issued to non-EU nationals who make a direct investment of at least €300,000 in business assets in France, personally or through a company in which they hold at least 30%, and who create or preserve jobs.

The card is valid for up to four years and renewable. Spouses and minor children receive a Talent – family card with full work rights. Naturalisation is possible after five years of residence, with French at B2 level.

Key benefits

  1. Residence card valid for up to four years
  2. Spouse receives full work rights
  3. Access to the EU's second-largest economy
  4. EU and Schengen access
  5. Path to French citizenship after five years of residence

Investment options

Direct business investment + jobs

Tangible or intangible business assets in France, personally or via a company you hold 30%+ of; job creation or preservation required.

€300,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and minor children
Visit or residence
Permit tied to the investment; residence needed for naturalisation
Path to citizenship
Citizenship after 5 years of residence, with French at B2 level.
Processing time
~3 months
  • Card valid up to 4 years, renewable
  • Spouse gets full work rights
  • EU and Schengen access

France passport: travel access

150destinations without a visa in advance
  • 119 visa-free
  • 22 visa on arrival
  • 9 eTA
  • 29 eVisa
  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – no visa in advance
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – visa required
Show all 150 destinations

Albania · Andorra · Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Argentina · Armenia · Australia · Austria · Bahamas · Bahrain · Bangladesh · Barbados · Belarus · Belgium · Belize · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Botswana · Brazil · Brunei · Bulgaria · Burundi · Cambodia · Canada · Chile · China · Colombia · Comoros · Costa Rica · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Egypt · El Salvador · Estonia · Eswatini · Ethiopia · Fiji · Finland · Gambia · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Grenada · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Guyana · Haiti · Honduras · Hungary · Iceland · Indonesia · Ireland · Israel · Italy · Jamaica · Japan · Jordan · Kazakhstan · Kenya · Kiribati · Kosovo · South Korea · Kuwait · Kyrgyzstan · Laos · Latvia · Lebanon · Lesotho · Liechtenstein · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Malta · Marshall Islands · Mauritius · Mexico · Micronesia · Moldova · Monaco · Mongolia · Montenegro · Morocco · Mozambique · Namibia · Nepal · Netherlands · Nicaragua · North Macedonia · Norway · Oman · Palau · Panama · Papua New Guinea · Paraguay · Peru · Philippines · Poland · Portugal · Qatar · Romania · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · San Marino · São Tomé and Príncipe · Saudi Arabia · Senegal · Serbia · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Slovakia · Slovenia · Solomon Islands · South Africa · Spain · Sri Lanka · Suriname · Sweden · Switzerland · Tajikistan · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Trinidad and Tobago · Tunisia · Turkey · Tuvalu · Ukraine · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · United States · Uruguay · Uzbekistan · Vanuatu · Vatican City · Venezuela · Vietnam · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Source: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for French citizens, updated 29 Sep 2026. Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

France Talent Passport – Economic Investor: FAQ

How much does the France Talent Passport – Economic Investor cost?

The minimum investment is €300,000. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the France Talent Passport – Economic Investor take?

Processing typically takes ~3 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and minor children. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in France?

Permit tied to the investment; residence needed for naturalisation. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the France Talent Passport – Economic Investor lead to citizenship?

Citizenship after 5 years of residence, with French at B2 level.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Welcome to France – Talent Passport (business investor).

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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