In 2025: setting up a business and moving to France on a talent passport visa
When considering moving to France, our clients are not always aware of the possibility of setting up their own business. Well, we would like to tell you that it is entirely possible.
In this article, Administra-vie will try to clear up your doubts, help you understand your situation better and, above all, your rights.
We are a company of immigration experts who can help you with all the steps you need to take, in complete security, confidence and transparency. If you would like to find out more, please visit our website. Contacting us is just a click away.
A few guidelines to bear in mind
Before looking in depth at this type of ‘talent passport for company founders’ visa, it is important to understand what a talent passport is.
The ‘talent passport’ is intended for highly qualified people, hence the inclusion of the word ‘talent’ in its title. There are several types for which you can apply.
In this article, we will concentrate on one type of visa in particular, the one linked to setting up a business. However, don't hesitate to visit our blog, which contains useful information that may help you, particularly if you are interested in finding out about other types of ‘talent passport’ visas.
Applied for the first time from your country of origin, this is a visa that allows you to reside in France for one year, develop your project and benefit from a wide range of rights. At the end of this first year, you can renew it to obtain your residence permit from the prefecture of jurisdiction.
The main conditions
As this is a highly advantageous visa for its holder, there are numerous conditions for obtaining it. The main ones are as follows:
- Justify the real and serious nature of the project by requesting the opinion of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance. Please note that this condition is extremely important, as the opinion will determine whether or not the application can be submitted at all.
- You must hold a degree at least equivalent to a master or have at least 5 years' professional experience in the field related to your project.
- All documents justifying the financing of your project to the value of at least €30,000.
- Not constitute a threat to public order.
- Proof of sufficient resources
The keys to a successful application
Administra-vie will support you from A to Z of the procedure. What does this mean?
- Preparing the file, by helping you gather all the documents you need to have in your possession. Our experts will analyse them, put them in order and prepare the whole dossier for presentation to the consulate or embassy in your place of residence.
- Our experts will take care of requesting the opinion in regards to the project to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance.
- If you don't know what to do, they can help you make an appointment at the embassy or consulate of your place of residence.
- They will go through all the steps with you, providing personalised support via telephone calls and e-mail consultations. Above all, Administra-vie does not charge by the hour, but a fixed total amount for the entire case.
- If your visa is refused, we will advise you on your rights and what you can do administratively.
Would you like to find out more? Don't hesitate to consult our blog, which contains up-to-date information that may help you!
Still have questions?
Contact us to make an appointment:
- Using the contact form on our website
- By email: contact@administra-vie.com
- By telephone:
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