Carte de séjour pluriannuelle « talent » (formerly Passeport Talent) - salarié qualifié and carte bleue européenne streams
France's multi-year 'talent' residence card covers several streams, including qualified employees, EU Blue Card holders, researchers, company founders, corporate officers, artists and people of renown. The qualified employee and EU Blue Card streams require a job with a minimum annual gross salary. The employer does not need a separate work authorisation.
Life in France
Money
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Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
83
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
11–45%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
Per household share: 0% up to EUR 11,600, 45% above EUR 181,917 (2025 income, taxed 2026); plus 3-4% high-income contribution and 9.7% CSG/CRDS on most income.
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Who it’s for
Non-EU skilled workers hired in France, mainly holders of a French master-level degree (salarié qualifié) or highly qualified workers meeting the EU Blue Card salary and degree or experience test.
Eligibility
French master-level diplomaSalarié qualifié
You need a French diploma at master level or higher, or a level-1 diploma labelled by the Conférence des grandes écoles.
- The diploma must have been obtained in France
- Applies to the Salarié qualifié stream
Official wording
You must have obtained in France a diploma at least equivalent to a master, or a level-1 diploma labelled by the Conférence des grandes écoles.
Contract over 3 monthsSalarié qualifié
You need an employment contract of more than 3 months.
More than 3 months
Minimum contract length
- Applies to the Salarié qualifié stream
Official wording
You need an employment contract of more than 3 months.
Salary (qualified employee)Salarié qualifié (all sub-paths)
Show gross annual pay of at least EUR 39,582 for the Salarié qualifié stream.
2026 figureEUR 39,582
Minimum gross annual pay (Salarié qualifié) · 2026 figure, Service-Public
Official wording
Gross annual pay of at least EUR 39,582 (2026 figure on Service-Public).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementInnovative company and intra-group sub-paths
- Document checklistLong-stay visa or current residence permit
- FeesTalent card (droit de timbre + taxe)
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- 6 more requirements
- 9 documents
- 2 fees
- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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