France Residency Programs for Investors, Entrepreneurs and International Families

France IDEA helps qualified international applicants explore and structure residency options in France through legally existing pathways: direct economic investment, business creation, innovative projects and long-stay visitor residency.
Our approach is built around compliance, economic substance, documentary preparation and long-term planning — not shortcuts or generic visa filing.

France Residency Programs for Investors, Entrepreneurs and International Families

France IDEA helps qualified international applicants explore and structure residency options in France through legally existing pathways: direct economic investment, business creation, innovative projects and long-stay visitor residency.
Our approach is built around compliance, economic substance, documentary preparation and long-term planning — not shortcuts or generic visa filing.

France Residency Programs for Investors, Entrepreneurs and International Families

France IDEA helps qualified international applicants explore and structure residency options in France through legally existing pathways: direct economic investment, business creation, innovative projects and long-stay visitor residency.

France Residency
for Qualified Investors

Direct economic investment. Four-year permit. Citizenship pathway. Structured by specialists.

France IDEA — Investment Programme

Key Numbers at a Glance

€ 300 K

Minimum
Investment

4 Yrs

Renewable
Residence Permit

5 Yrs

Citizenship
Pathway

190 +

Visa-Free
Countries

Why France?

France offers one of Europe’s most attractive combinations of lifestyle, business access, education, healthcare, culture and long-term residence planning. For qualified applicants, France can offer a credible route to European residency, potential long-term settlement and, where conditions are met, a future path to permanent residence or citizenship.

Access to the EU single market

French healthcare & education

French passport strength

Quality of life

Tax planning potential

OUR PROGRAMS

Explore French Residency Programs

Choose the route that fits your profile and goals.

 
Residency by Investment

Secure French residency through qualifying capital investments. Structured for high-net-worth individuals seeking long-term European presence.

Passive Income Visa

Designed for individuals with sufficient passive income — rental yields, dividends, or pensions — to sustain residency without employment in France.

Company Creation

Establish a French entity and gain residency as its director. Access the EU single market while building an operational base in the heart of Europe.

Startup / Innovative Project

France's French Tech Visa welcomes founders with innovative projects. Benefit from a thriving ecosystem, EU funding access, and fast-track residency.

How it works
Pathways to French Residency
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STEP 01
Eligibility Review

We assess your financial profile, nationality, and investment capacity to identify the most suitable French residency pathway for you.

STEP 02
STEP 02
Company & Project Selection

Based on your goals, we shortlist qualifying companies or innovative projects that meet French immigration and investment criteria.

STEP 03
Investment Deployment & Documentation

We guide you through the capital deployment process and prepare all required legal and financial documentation for your application.

STEP 04
Residency Application Filing

Our team submits your complete residency dossier to the relevant French authorities, managing all correspondence on your behalf.

STEP 05
Permit Issuance & Renewal Planning

Once approved, we coordinate your permit collection and build a long-term renewal strategy to maintain your French residency status.

Our France Programs

A structured route for applicants making a qualifying direct economic investment in France, generally from €300,000, linked to job creation or job preservation and investment into tangible or intangible business assets.

France Residency by Investment

A structured route for applicants making a qualifying direct economic investment in France, generally from €300,000, linked to job creation or job preservation and investment into tangible or intangible business assets.

A route for financially independent applicants who wish to spend extended periods in France without working locally. Particularly relevant for retirees, property owners, artists, entrepreneurs with independent income and families with a strong connection to France.

France Passive Income

A route for financially independent applicants who wish to spend extended periods in France without working locally. Particularly relevant for retirees, property owners, artists, entrepreneurs with independent income and families with a strong connection to France.

A route for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to create and operate a real business in France, supported by a credible business plan and sufficient investment.

France Company Creation

A route for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to create and operate a real business in France, supported by a credible business plan and sufficient investment.

A route for founders with an innovative project recognized by a competent French public body or ecosystem actor.

France Startup / Innovative Project

A route for founders with an innovative project recognized by a competent French public body or ecosystem actor.

Check Your Eligibility in 2 Minutes

Main objective Profile details — select all that apply
Budget / investment capacity Monthly passive income Current business or profession France travel history Schengen refusals Property in France
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Our team will contact you to review your profile.

Check Your France Residency Eligibility

France residency is highly case-specific. The right route depends on your nationality, family situation, source of funds, professional background, income, travel history, investment objective and long-term plan.

Complete an eligibility assessment and our team will review which French residency route may be suitable for your profile.

 
No commitment required
Response within 48 hours
Fully confidential review

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