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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.