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4 programs for France. Explore the options and get a free expert assessment.
The standard French work permit for non-EU nationals on a permanent (CDI) or fixed-term (CDD) contract who do not meet the Talent thresholds. Unlike the Talent route, the employer must obtain prior work authorisation, including a labour-market test.
The French implementation of the EU Blue Card, issued as a 'Talent' card for highly qualified non-EU workers. The 2025 reform lowered the minimum contract length to six months and broadened eligibility, with a salary threshold above the standard qualified-employee level.
A multi-year 'Talent' residence card (up to four years) for skilled employees with a master's-level degree and a qualifying French job, renamed from the 'Passeport Talent' by the January 2024 immigration law. No labour-market test applies, and family members receive a 'Talent — famille' card with work rights.
This is France's standard work permit for non-EU nationals on a CDI or CDD contract who do not meet the Talent thresholds. Unlike the Talent route, the employer must obtain prior work authorisation, including a labour-market test.
The Talent — Qualified Employee card is a multi-year residence card (up to four years) for skilled employees with a master's-level degree and a qualifying French job. There is no labour-market test, and family members get a Talent — famille card with work rights.
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