France Residency Program

France Residency by
Investment

Secure your French residency through strategic investment. A structured, transparent pathway to one of Europe’s most prestigious residency programs — guided by expert legal counsel.

Program Overview

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Minimum Investment

From €300,000

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Processing Time

7–9 Months

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Initial Validity

4-Year Permit

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Pathway

Permanent Residency

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the France Residency by Investment program, applicants must demonstrate compliance with the following requirements reviewed by our legal team.

Minimum Investment Capital

Verified investment funds of at least €300,000 directed toward qualifying French enterprises or real estate projects

Clean Criminal Record

No criminal convictions in any jurisdiction; full background disclosure required at application stage

Source of Funds Documentation

Complete KYC documentation and certified proof of legitimate source of investment funds

Health Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive health insurance valid in France for the full duration of the permit period

Accommodation in France

Proof of residential address or signed lease in France; property purchase documentation accepted

Business or Investment Plan

Formal investment plan reviewed and approved by KPMG Avocats prior to consular submission

The 5-Step Process

Our structured process is designed for clarity, speed, and compliance — guided by specialist immigration and investment counsel at every stage.

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Step ONE
Eligibility Assessment

Free initial review of your profile, investment capacity, and target residency outcome by our advisory team

Step TWO
Company Selection & KYC

Identification of qualifying investment vehicle, full KYC compliance, and source-of-funds assessment

Step Three
Legal Documentation

Investment documentation prepared by KPMG Avocats, escrow arrangement, and legal review completed

Step four
Consular Filing

Full application package submitted to the French consulate with all supporting documentation

Step Five
Permit Issuance

Residence permit issued upon approval; onboarding into annual documentation cycle begins

Typical Timeline

From initial assessment to permanent residency pathway — a transparent view of what to expect at every stage of your journey.

Note

Timelines are indicative and subject to consular processing capacity and completeness of documentation. Our team actively monitors your application status throughout the process.

Eligibility, KYC & Source of Funds

Eligibility review, company selection, KYC verification and source-of-funds assessment completed by our compliance team

Investment Documentation & Legal Review

Investment documentation prepared, legal review conducted by KPMG Avocats, escrow arrangement finalised

Consular Application Filing

Complete application package submitted to French consulate; biometrics appointment scheduled if required

Permit Issuance

Residence permit issued upon consular approval; initial 4-year investor permit activated

Active Investment Period

Annual documentation submissions, investment monitoring, and compliance reporting maintained throughout the permit period

Renewal or Permanent Residency

Permit renewal or application for permanent French residency — your long-term pathway in Europe secured

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