Many people are still searching for the term "Talent Passport – Family . " However, since the publication in the Official Journal of Decree No. 2025-539 of June 13, 2025, the official title is now " Talent Family . " The principle remains the same: to allow the holder of a "Talent " residence permit to bring their spouse and children to France. Here is a complete and up-to-date guide that answers all your questions.
From “Talent Passport” to “Talent”
- The appellation Talent Passport is historically used to designate a residence permit intended for qualified profiles, researchers, artists, investors, entrepreneurs or highly qualified employees.
- Today, we are talking more about Visa / Residence permit « Talent ». However, in everyday language (and even in some documents), the expression « talent passport – family » still circulating.
- Concretely, it is the right for the holder's family a residence permit / “Talent” Visa to accompany him and reside legally in France.
Who can benefit a residence permit / visa "accompanying family » ?
The family members concerned are:
- Le married spouse of the holder of a residence permit / “talent” visa.
- The partner bound by a PACS or a civil union recognized by French law.
- The minor children under 18 years of age.
- In certain cases: children who entered France as minors and became adults, or children aged 16 to 18 wishing to pursue a professional activity.
The main conditions
To obtain a “Talent – Family” residence permit, the conditions are as follows:
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The principal applicant must hold a "Talent" visa (or a multi-year "Talent " permit ).
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The family relationship must be justified by official documents (marriage certificate, civil partnership agreement, birth certificates of children, etc.).
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The family of a holder of a “Talent” residence permit residing abroad must, in order to settle in France, apply for a “Talent – Family” long-stay visa.
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A change of status is possible if the family already resides in France with another title.
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Required documents : valid passport, recent proof of address, passport photos, proof of family relationship, payment of taxes and tax stamps.
Step-by-step procedure
- The holder obtains his “Talent” visa.
- The spouse and children request a long-stay visa “Talent – Family” at the French consulate.
- Upon arrival in France, validation of the visa and, if necessary, request for a Talent – Family residence permit from the prefecture or via the online platform.
- Filing of documents and payment of taxes.
- Issuance of the Talent Famille residence permit.
- Check that the current residence permit allows a change of status.
- Apply for a “Talent – Family” residence permit at the prefecture or online.
- Provide all necessary supporting documents.
- Pay the fees and wait for the decision.
What are the rights of the family?
With a “Talent Famille” residence permit, the holder’s relatives benefit from:
- A right of residence in France aligned with the duration of the main applicant's “Talent” visa.
- Le right to work in France without requesting additional authorization.
- Access to usual services: school for children, health coverage, etc.
Duration and renewal
- The “Talent – Family” title has the same duration as the holder’s “Talent” visa.
- At the time of renewal du “Talent” visa, the family can also renew its title, subject to still meeting the required conditions.
Costs and taxes
- The fees for a “Talent Famille” residence permit are generally around 225 € (taxes and tax stamps).
- For the long-stay visa requested from abroad, additional consular fees apply (on average around 99 € per person).
Family Talent vs. Family Reunification
It is essential to distinguish between these two procedures:
- Talent Family : simplified procedure, without strict resource conditions or obligation of prior long residence in France. It allows the family to directly accompany the Talent Visa holder.
- Family reunion : more cumbersome procedure, requiring income and housing conditions and often a minimum length of stay for the applicant before bringing their family.
Key points in 2025
- The term Talent Visa gradually replaces Talent Passport, but the two expressions still coexist.
- The conditions of the “Talent Famille” card are clearly established: immediate support, right to work, duration aligned with that of the holder.
- Variations may exist depending on the prefecture (time limits, additional formalities, translation and legalization of foreign documents).
Practical advice
- Prepare your documents in advance: translations into French and apostilles if necessary.
- Make an appointment with the prefecture as soon as possible, as waiting times can be long.
- Submit the renewal application before the residence permit expires.
- Keep all proof of payment of taxes and tax stamps.
Conclusion
Even if we still talk a lot about “passport – family talent », the official term today is “Talent – Accompanying Family”.
In practice, this procedure allows the spouses and children of a holder of “Talent” visa de come to France quickly, reside legally, and work freely.
It is an effective and simplified solution compared to traditional family reunification, and which makes settling in France much smoother for families of international talents.
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