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If you're looking to live in one of the most beautiful and business-friendly countries in Europe, France has an excellent option for you. Through the Talent Passport - Business Investor program, you can get French residency by investing at least €300,000 in a French business or project. You'll need to own at least 30% of the company and create or protect jobs in France over the next few years. In return, you'll get a renewable 4-year residence permit, and after five years, you could even apply for permanent residency or citizenship.
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The program offers a renewable four-year residence permit for the investor and their immediate family, including spouses and children under 18.
To qualify for French residency through the Talent Passport - Business Investor program, you need to invest at least €300,000 in France. This money should be invested in a real business - either one you create or already own, with a stake of at least 30%. You can invest directly or through a financial institution or company. The goal is to support the French economy, so your investment must either create or retain jobs within four years. You can't just buy stocks or invest passively; it has to be an active business investment. Whether it's buying equipment, expanding a company, or launching a new venture, the money needs to be invested in something productive that adds value to the local economy.
If you live outside France, you'll need to apply for a long-stay visa called "Passeport Talent" at your nearest French consulate. To apply, you must show proof of your €300,000 investment, a business plan, and your role in the business. After obtaining your visa, you must travel to France, register online, and schedule an appointment at the local Prefecture to receive your residence permit. This permit is valid for four years and is renewable. It also includes your spouse and children. After five years of living in France, you can apply for permanent residency or citizenship, as long as you meet the other requirements.
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France Residence by Investment: Step-by-Step Process
To qualify for French Residency by Investment, you must invest at least €300,000 in a French business. This investment can be in tangible or intangible assets, and you must own at least 10% of the company. Additionally, you need to ensure that your investment creates or protects jobs in France within four years. Once you meet these conditions, you can apply for a long-stay visa labeled "Passeport Talent - Investor" at the French consulate in your home country.
Before submitting your visa application, it is essential to prepare all the necessary documents. These include a valid passport (issued within the last 10 years), proof of your €300,000 investment (such as bank statements or contracts), and a detailed business plan showing how your investment will create or protect jobs in France. You'll also need to provide proof that you own or control the company through shareholding documents, evidence of accommodation in France, and health insurance coverage.
Once you have all your documents ready, apply for the long-stay visa through the official French Visa website (France-Visas). The visa will allow you to enter France. After approval, you can begin your journey to France. This process can take several weeks; therefore, it is essential to plan accordingly.
After arriving in France, you must validate your long-stay visa within three months by using the ANEF platform. Then, schedule an appointment at the local Préfecture to complete the residence permit application. You will need to provide biometric data, including fingerprints and a photograph, during this appointment. Once approved, you'll receive the Talent Passport - Business Investor residence permit, which is valid for up to four years and renewable.
Your spouse and children under 18 can also join you in France and receive their residence permits under the Talent Passport – Family category, allowing them to live and work in France. After five years of continuous residence, you may apply for permanent residency or French citizenship, provided you meet the additional requirements, like language proficiency and social integration.
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The program does not offer citizenship by investment. After five years of continuous residence, investors may apply for permanent residency or citizenship, subject to supplementary requirements, including language proficiency and integration into French society.
One of the challenges is the need to create or protect jobs. You must ensure that your investment leads to job creation within four years. This can be tough, especially for small businesses or startups, and failing to meet this requirement could result in losing your residency status.
While your spouse and children under 18 can join you, other family members like parents or grandparents can only qualify if they are financially dependent on you. This makes it harder to bring extended family members to France under the program.
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