Verified 01 May 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
As a person of foreign nationality (non-European national) wishing to pursue a commercial, industrial, craft or other self-employed occupation in France, you must have a temporary residence permit (also called residence permit) authorizing the exercise of a professional activity.
What applies to you ?
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You live abroad and you want to come and live in France
As a trader, industrialist or foreigner craftsman (who is not European national) wishing to come and work in France and live there, you must first a visa application. Then you can do an application for a residence permit.
The type and the duration of the residence permit differs by activity which you wish to exercise.
Before starting a company in France, you must apply for a visa. Once on the territory, you must ask for a residence card:
You can apply for temporary residence card mention Entrepreneur/professional
You can apply for multi-annual residence permit mention Talented Passport: company Creator
Tableau - Comparison between the temporary residence card and the multiannual residence card
Temporary residence permit for entrepreneurs/professionals
Multi-year residence card: Talented Passport company Creator
Duration
1 year
Up to 4 years
Conditions
Justify the existence of a real and serious project creation of an economically viable company
Justify a activity compatible with safety, health and public tranquility
Justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
Have a diploma at least the master level or equivalent or you must attest to a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
To certify the existence of a real and serious project company creation in France that is economically viable. You must have a certificate recognizing that.
Justify a investment at least €30,000 in the draft company
Justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
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Temporary residence permit
You're creating your company
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Make your request for a residence card
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Form request for temporary residence permit entrepreneur/professional
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €20,966.40
Presentation of the design project, of business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
Copy of domiciliation contract
In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the SCR: titleContent (merchant) or RM: titleContent (artisan) and a copy of the lease on behalf of the owner
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make a new decision:
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To apply, you must attach the following documents:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of delivery of the temporary card)
Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Form request for temporary residence permit entrepreneur/professional
Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to€20,966.40
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
Copy of domiciliation contract
In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the SCR: titleContent (merchant) or RM: titleContent (artisan) and a copy of the lease on behalf of the owner
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a business
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter France, reside there and carry out your company creation project for 1 year. Once in France, you can apply for a residence permit Entrepreneur/Professional.
Before your arrival in France: Apply for a visa
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a business, a subsidiary of a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Apply for a visa
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You're setting up a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Apply for a visa
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
Multi-annual residence permit
You're creating your company
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention Talented Passport: company Creator. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
In case of management leasing : Copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the SCR: titleContent (merchant) or RM: titleContent (artisan)
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make a new decision:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Long-stay visa mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a valid residence card
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least€30,000
Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €20,966.40
Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
Copy of domiciliation contract
In case of management leasing : Copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the SCR: titleContent (merchant) or RM: titleContent (artisan)
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention
Talented Passport: company Creator
. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Long-stay visa mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a valid residence card
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a subsidiary business of a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention Talented Passport: company Creator. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Long visa stay mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a residence permit valid
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You're setting up a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention
Talented Passport: company Creator
. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Civil status certificate and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Long-stay visa mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a valid residence card
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
If you wish create a start-up in France, you will first need to make a application for a long-stay visa.
3 options are available:
You were selected by an incubator labeled French Tech : you can benefit from the French Tech visa for founders if you meet certain conditions. It will then allow you to obtain your residence permit Passport talent mention Innovative project leader valid for 4 years
You plan to stay in France for a period of time that includes between 3 months and 1 year : you can apply for a long visa as a residence permit
You want to stay in France for a duration of more than 1 year : you must apply for a residence permit Talented Passport Mention valid for 4 years
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You have been selected by an incubator labeled French Tech
How to get a French Tech visa?
To benefit from the French Tech visa for founders, you must have resources at least equal to €20,966.40 and meet one of the following conditions:
The long visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can apply for a residence permit. Talented Passport: Innovative Project Leader. The application for a residence permit must be submitted at the latest 3 months before the expiry of the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa. This residence permit is valid for up to 4 years.
You will also need to justify your request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Document establishing the recognition of your project by a public body
Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the project economic that you want to develop in France
Proof of resources at least equal to€20,966.40
How long is the residence permit?
The duration of the residence permit varies according to your project. It can go as far as 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made at the latest 3 months before your residence permit expires with the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will need to demonstrate the reality and seriousness of your project that may justify extending your project beyond the planned duration. You will also need to provide the letter from the public body that recognized the initial project and attested to its reality and seriousness.
You will also need to provide a proof of paymentregistration on your company or your membership of the self-employed social security scheme.
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do residence permit and visa applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases:
You have received a rejection letter:
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
You plan to stay in France between 3 months and 1 year
What conditions must be met?
You must meet the following conditions:
Justify the existence of a project innovative economy that you want to develop in France
Justify the project recognition by a public body
Justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
How and where to apply for a visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
Document likely to establish the recognition of your project by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your project
Resource Credentials at least equal to€20,966.40
What is the period of validity of the residence permit?
The residence permit shall be valid for a period of 4 years.
If you wish to extend your project, you will need to apply to renew your residence permit not later than 3 months before expiry from your home address to the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a residence permit. You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do visa and residence permit applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What should be done in the event of a refusal of a residence permit?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases:
You have received a rejection letter:
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
You want to stay in France for more than 1 year
What conditions must be met?
To obtain a long-stay visa with Talented Passport: Innovative Project Carrier, you must meet the following conditions:
Justify useexistence of project innovative economy that you want to develop in France
Justify the project recognition by a public body
Justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
How and where to apply for a long-stay visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
Document to establish the recognition of your project by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your economic project
Proof of resources corresponding at least to €20,966.40
How much do visa and residence permit applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What is the period of validity of the residence permit?
The period of validity of your residence permit depends on your project. It can go as far as4 years .
The request for renewal must be made at the latest 3 months before your residence permit expires with the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You must prove the reality and seriousness of your project that can justify extending your visa beyond the scheduled duration. You must also provide the letter from the public body that recognized the initial project and attested to its reality and seriousness.
You will also need to provide a proof of registration on your company or your membership of the self-employed social security scheme.
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases:
You have received a rejection letter:
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
You already live in France
If you want to carry on a business as a merchant, industrialist or foreigner craftsman, you must do an application for a residence permit allowing you to work in France.
The type and the duration of the residence permit differs by activity which you wish to exercise.
If you already have one of the following documents, you do not need to do any of the following:
Resident Card
Resident Card "long-term EU"
Algerian resident card of 10 years or "private and family life"
Temporary residence card "private and family life"
Multi-annual residence card Passport talent
If you want to create a company in France you have 2 possibilities :
You can apply for a temporary residence card mention Entrepreneur/professional
You can apply for a multi-year residence card mention Talented Passport: company Creator
You can then follow the steps to create a company in France.
Tableau - Comparison between the temporary residence card and the multiannual residence card
Temporary residence permit for entrepreneurs/professionals
Multi-year residence card: Talented Passport company Creator
Duration
1 year max
Up to 4 years
Conditions
Justify the existence of a real and serious project creation of an economically viable company
Justify a activity compatible with safety, health and public tranquility
Justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
Have a diploma at least the master level or equivalent or you must attest to a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
To certify the existence of a real and serious project company creation in France that is economically viable. You must have a certificate recognizing that.
Justify a investment at least €30,000 in the draft company
Justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
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Temporary residence permit
You're creating your company
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card mention
Attach the following documents to your application:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of delivery of the temporary card)
Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Form application for a temporary residence permit entrepreneur/professional
Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to€20,966.40
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
Copy of domiciliation contract
In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the SCR: titleContent (merchant) or RM: titleContent (artisan) and a copy of the lease on behalf of the owner
FYI
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a temporary residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Attach the following documents to your application:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a temporary residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
You are creating a business under French law, a subsidiary of a foreign business
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card with Entrepreneur/Liberal profession endorsement using the following online service:
Attach the following documents to your application:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a temporary residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card with Entrepreneur/Liberal profession endorsement using the following online service:
Attach the following documents to your application:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Long-stay visa valid
Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Form application for a temporary residence permit "entrepreneur/liberal profession"
Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to€20,966.40
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
Copying statutes of the foreign business
FYI
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least€30,000
Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €20,966.40
Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
Copy of domiciliation contract
In case of management leasing : Copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the SCR: titleContent (merchant) or RM: titleContent (artisan)
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indication, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
If you are already resident in France, you must apply for a residence permit with the mention Passeport talent: company creator using the following online service:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least€30,000
Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €20,966.40
Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
Copy of draft statutes with the distribution of capital
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
You are creating a business under French law, a subsidiary of a foreign business
If you are already resident in France, you must apply for a residence permit with the mention Passeport talent: company creator using the following online service:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
If you are already resident in France, you must apply for a residence permit with the mention Passeport talent: company creator using the following online service:
Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least€30,000
Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €20,966.40
Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
One of the supporting documents financial following:
Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
Copying statutes of the foreign business
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
After 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
If you wish start-up in France, you must apply for residence permit Passport talent mention Innovative project leader. Once you have done this, you can then perform the steps to create a company.
What are the conditions you must meet?
To apply for a residence permit Passport talent mention Innovative project leader, you must meet the following conditions:
Justify the existence of a project innovative economy that you want to develop in France
Entitlement of project recognition by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
You must justify resources corresponding to €20,966.40
How and where to apply for a residence permit?
The application for a residence permit must be made at the latest 3 months before the expiry of your long-stay visa.
This request should be addressed to the prefecture of your place of residence :
Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
Document establishing the recognition of your project by a public body
Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your economic project
Proof of resources corresponding at least to €20,966.40
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much is the request?
The application for a residence permit costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence permit?
The period of validity of the residence permit varies according to your project within 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made at the latest 3 months before your residence permit expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a residence permit.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,966.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
after 5 years of residence in France, you have the opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
You live abroad and you don't want to come to France
You do not have to make any specific preliminary steps. You only need to follow the steps to create a company in France and in particular to register in the register of commerce and businesses (RCS) or in the directory of trades (RM) depending on the nature of your activity.
