About the service: Talent — innovative project
This status is designed for entrepreneurs and specialists who want to develop their own innovative project in France. It allows you to carry out a business activity in France and run the project through your own company or as a sole trader.
If you do not yet have a ready project or idea, we will help you define the concept, build the business model and prepare the documents for your residence permit application.
Benefits
Residence permit valid for up to 4 years, renewable.
The right to carry out a business activity and develop your own project in France.
Free movement within the Schengen Area.
Opening a bank account in France.
Residence permits for your spouse and minor children without going through the family reunification procedure.
Your spouse may take up any professional activity in France.
The option to apply for French citizenship after only 2 years, provided the statutory conditions are met.
Who is it for
Those who want one of the most prestigious residence permits in France.
Entrepreneurs, start-up founders and experts in technology, science, medicine, education, design, sustainability, services or IT.
Those who want to set up a company in France with minimal investment and an official status.
Those who want to become part of the French innovation ecosystem.
What we do for you
We analyse your idea and help turn it into an innovative project.
We develop the business model and the financial plan.
We select an incubator and prepare the application file for French Tech and the French Ministry of the Economy.
We draft the company’s corporate documents and find a registered office address.
We open a dedicated bank account for the deposit of the share capital.
We register the company in France.
We prepare the full set of documents for the D visa and the “Talent – innovative project” residence permit.
We support you and your family members through every stage of filing.
Support fees
- €25,000
Full end-to-end support for the “Talent – innovative project” status.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for the French Tech Visa?
The key requirement is an innovative project recognised as significant for the French economy by an accredited incubator or French Tech ecosystem players. You must also show company share capital of at least €2,500 and personal funds of at least €22,000. No large investment is needed: what is assessed is the value and feasibility of the idea.
How can a Russian citizen obtain a French Tech Visa?
Russian citizenship is not an obstacle — the status is open to applicants from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries. First the project is recognised as innovative, then the D visa is issued by the consulate in your country of legal residence and, after arrival, the “Talent” residence permit. We guide the applicant through every stage.
How long does a French Tech Visa application take?
Exact timeframes depend on the region, the authorities’ workload and how complete the file is. The process runs in stages: recognition of the project as innovative, then the D visa, then the residence permit in France. We work out a realistic timeline for your situation during the strategy consultation.
Is the French Tech Visa suitable for IT specialists and start-ups?
Yes. It is one of the main routes for start-up founders and IT specialists, as well as experts in technology, science, medicine and education. There is also a separate option — the French Tech Visa for employees of an accredited start-up.
What should I do if my French Tech Visa is refused?
First we analyse the reason: most often it is a weak case for innovation or gaps in the file. We then rework the project and documents and prepare a new application or an appeal. Your chances can be assessed during a consultation.