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- Jalan Cempaka Wangi No 22
- support@yourdomain.tld
- (888) 4000-234
Launch your innovative startup in Europe’s leading tech hub. The French Startup Visa offers founders, investors, and talents an accelerated pathway to French residency, complete with access to the thriving European market and world-class ecosystem support.
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To qualify for the France Startup Visa program, international entrepreneurs and founders must meet specific criteria designed to foster high-growth innovation.
Must present an innovative startup project that you plan to develop in France.
The project must be officially recognized or accepted by a French public partner.
Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency equivalent to the official French minimum wage (SMIC), roughly €21,000+ per year.
Provide proof of a clean criminal record from your country of origin and residence.
A solid business model mapping out viability, job creation, and economic contribution to France.
Valid comprehensive healthcare insurance covering your initial stay in France.
Our structured process is designed for clarity, speed, and compliance — guided by specialist immigration and investment counsel at every stage.
Initial assessment of your startup idea or investment profile by our advisory team.
Project submission to French tech accelerators and obtaining the official letter of endorsement.
Submission to the Ministry of Economy (DG Entreprises) to secure the formal validation of the innovative of project.
Lodging your Talent Passport visa application at the nearest French consulate or embassy.
Arrival in France, completing immigration checks, and receiving your 4-year renewable residency card.
From initial assessment to permanent residency pathway — a transparent view of what to expect at every stage of your journey.
Timelines are indicative and subject to consular processing capacity and completeness of documentation. Our team actively monitors your application status throughout the process.
Document compilation, fine-tuning the business plan, and preparing pitch decks for French partners.
Securing acceptance from a French incubator and obtaining the official government validation letter.
Submitting visa forms at the embassy. Average processing times range between 3 to 6 weeks.
Arriving in France, establishing your business entity, and registering with local prefectures for your physical card.
Actively developing your company in France with full freedom to travel throughout the Schengen Area.
Eligibility to apply for 10-year long-term permanent residency or French citizenship.
Find out if your business model meets the criteria for France’s elite Talent Passport program. Free initial evaluation.
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