Within the framework of professional immigration, the “Talent” long-stay visa is a key step for the settlement in France of highly qualified profiles.Traditionally issued for a short duration, this visa is now subject to a gradual evolution in consular practices, raising questions for both employers and employees. The

As of 1 January 2026, several significant changes will come into force in French immigration law. These developments are part of a broader policy aimed at strengthening integration requirements, notably through new linguistic and civic conditions.   While they primarily affect certain categories of residence permits,

The question of access to professional activity for the spouse holding a “Passeport Talent – Family” residence permit has long raised uncertainties, particularly with regard to business creation. Between legal ambiguities and divergent administrative practices, the situation lacked clarity. However, a recent clarification by the French authorities now

The decree of 21 August 2025 modifies the minimum remuneration for obtaining ‘Talent Salarié qualifié’ and ‘Talent Carte bleue européenne’ types of French residence permits.   Expected since the law of 30 April 2025 and the implementing decree of 13 June 2025 (mentioned in our

The multi-year residence permit labelled “Talent – EU Blue Card” is a key tool in France’s strategy to attract highly qualified foreign talent. On 30 April, the French parliament passed a law to reform this status. It entered into force on May 2, 2025. If