Can a foreigner set up a company in France? - You live abroad and you want to come and live in France

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 :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France Visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/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 €21,203.00
• 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 registration in the National company Register (NCR) and a copy of the lease in the name 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

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• 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 permitentrepreneur/professional
• Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax (IR) in France
• Proof of your ability to carry out your business : Diplomas, certificates, etc.
• Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to €21,203.00
• 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 RNE: titleContent 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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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.

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 :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France Visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/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 €21,203.00
• 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
• 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
• Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• 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
• Application form for a temporary residence card 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,...
• Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
• 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 draftstatutes business with the distribution ofshare capital

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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.

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 :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France Visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/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 €21,203.00
• 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
• 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
• Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital
• Justification for the appointment or a letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
• Copying statutes of the foreign business

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• 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 card 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,...
• Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
• 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
• Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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.

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 :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France Visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Form request for temporary residence permitEntrepreneur/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 €21,203.00
• Presentation of the design project, of business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
• 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 a letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
• Copying statutes of the foreign business

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• 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 request for temporary residence permitEntrepreneur/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 €21,203.00
• 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

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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.

Before your arrival in France: Visa application

You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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
• Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
• Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
• 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 design project, of 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 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 lease salesman with the activity statement
  • 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 contract of domiciliation
  • In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with proof of registration at RNE: titleContent

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention  Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
• Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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 €21,203.00
• 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 proof of registration at RNE: titleContent

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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 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.

Before your arrival in France: Visa application

You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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
• Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
• Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
• 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 design project, of 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 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 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 draftstatutes with the distribution of the share capital

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention  Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
• Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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 €21,203.00
• 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, etc.
• 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 draftstatutes with the distribution ofcapital

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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 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.

Before your arrival in France: visa application

You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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
• Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
• Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
• 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 design project, of business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
• Proof of your ability to exercise your activity: diplomas, certificates,...
• Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
• Copying statutes of the foreign business
• 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 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 draftstatutes with the distribution of the share capital

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention  Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
• Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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 €21,203.00
• 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
• Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
• Copying statutes of the foreign business
• Copy of draftstatutes with the distribution of share capital

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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 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.

Before your arrival in France: visa application

You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :

Apply for a visa

You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :

You must attach the following documents:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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
• Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
• Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
• 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 design project, of business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
• Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
• Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
• 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
• Copying statutes of the foreign business

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 Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:

After your arrival in France: have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated

Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention  Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:

Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax

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:

• Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
• Received France-visa
• 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
• 3 identity photos compliant
• Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
• Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
• Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
• 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 €21,203.00
• 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

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:

2. No response:

If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.

You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.

Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.

You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:

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 €20,814.73).

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 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.