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Working in France

Passeport Talent (Salarie Qualifie)

7/10

Feasibility

Min salary (annual)

EUR 39,582

Language

None for the permit; French needed for long-term residence

Path to PR

5 years (EU long-term residence)

Detailed guide

Verified: 30 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in France

Visa route: Passeport Talent (Salarie Qualifie)
Minimum salary threshold: 39,582 EUR/year (verified 2026-05-30, source: https://france-visas.gouv.fr)
Language: None for the permit; French needed for long-term residence
Permanent residence: 5 years (EU long-term residence)
Official portal: https://france-visas.gouv.fr

Notes: 2026 threshold EUR 39,582/yr gross (1.5x average wage), per ministerial order of 2 Jan 2026. Revised annually.

Note

2026 threshold EUR 39,582/yr gross (1.5x average wage), per ministerial order of 2 Jan 2026. Revised annually.

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