Talented passport: multi-year residence card of a foreigner in France

The residence card talent passport - qualified employee - exercise of an employed activity allows you to stay in France. She allows you to work. Your employer doesn't have to ask work authorisation.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can get a card talent passport - qualified employee - exercise of an employed activity if you meet the following 2 conditions:

• You have obtained in France a diploma of professional licence or Specialised Master / Master of Science (labelled by the conference of the major schools) or at least equivalent to the master
• You have a contract of employment of more than 3 months that provides for gross annual remuneration equal to or greater than €40,295

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Form cerfa 15614 completed by the employer

• Work Contract

• Diploma

• Documents submitted by your employer

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The talent passport - innovative company - activity card entitles you to stay in France.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can get a card talent passport - innovative company - exercise of an employed activity if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You're recruited into an innovative young company or a company recognised as innovative by the Ministry of Economy
• Your functions have a direct link to the research and development project of this company
• You have a contract of employment that provides for gross annual remuneration equal to or greater than €40,295

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Form cerfa 15614 completed by the employer

• Work Contract

• Documents concerning the company: certificate from the Ministry of Economy recognising the innovative nature of the company or tax document establishing the status of young innovative company

• Documents submitted by your employer

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The talent passport - European blue card - activity of an employed person entitles you to stay in France. She allows you to work. Your employer doesn't have to ask work authorisation.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - european blue card - exercise of an activity if you are a highly skilled worker.

You must meet the following 3 conditions:

• Have a diploma attesting to at least 3 years of higher education or 5 years of professional experience of comparable level
• Have a minimum 1-year employment contract
• Have a gross annual remuneration of at least €53,836.50

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• If you have been in another EU Member State for 18 months:
  
  • European Blue Card issued by that State (or certified copy)
  • Valid passport (or certified copy)
  • Visa for entry into France if you have entered with a visa

• Form cerfa 15615 completed by your employer, together with the documents requested

• Bac +3 or any other document with at least 5 years of professional experience of comparable level

• Extract to day K bis, or extract to day K or artisan card

• Certificate of payment of contributions and social contributions to the body responsible for their collection (and to the paid leave fund if necessary) provided by your employer

• Evidence of your qualification and experience to hold the position (copies of the diplomas and qualifications obtained, CVs, certificates of work justifying professional experience)

• If the activity is regulated : proof that the employer meets the conditions to exercise it (licence, prior declaration of intervention to the regional directorate of cultural affairs, etc.)

• If the employment involves a 16-year-old minor: copy of the employer's application for authorisation to work

• Mandate authorising the person established in France to carry out the administrative procedures for the employer (if necessary)

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The residence card talent passport - employee on mission - exercise of an activity allows you to stay in France. She allows you to work. Your employer doesn't have to ask work authorisation.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - employee on mission - exercise of an activity if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You are an employee of a company established abroad and come to France to exercise an activity as an employed person in the context of mobility between establishments of the same company or between companies of the same group (intra-group mobility)
• You have seniority of at least 3 months in the group that employs you
• You have employment contract with the company that employs you in France
• You receive a minimum annual gross remuneration €36,265.32

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Form cerfa 15616 completed by your employer, together with the documents requested

• Letter detailing the duties performed and the purpose of the mission to be performed

• Certificate of secondment Social security (or certificate on the honour of application for registration to the French social security)

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The passport talent researcher residence card allows you to stay in France. She allows you to work. Your employer doesn't have to ask work authorisation.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - researcher - activity as an employed person if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You have a degree at least equivalent to the master
• You come to France to conduct research or provide university-level education
• You have a hosting agreement with a recognised public or private organisation with a research or higher education mission. The agreement must indicate that you are a researcher and the purpose and duration of your stay in France. If you plan to travel to another EU country for your research, the convention must specify your membership in a mobility programme. In this case, you can ask for a residence card "talent passport - researcher mobility programme".

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Diploma at least equivalent to the master

• Host agreement certifying that you are a researcher, the purpose and duration of your stay in France. It will have to indicate your membership in a mobility programme if you plan to travel to another EU country for your research.

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The residence card talent passport - company creation - allows you to carry on a business allows you to stay in France.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - company creation - allows you to carry on a business if you meet the following 2 conditions:

• You have a degree at least equivalent to the master or 5 years of comparable professional experience
• You justify a real and serious company creation project (commercial, craft or industrial) in France

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Diploma at least equivalent to the master, or any document which has a comparable level of professional experience of at least 5 years

• Cerfa Form "trader, craftsman, industrialist" completed

• If you reside outside of France: extract of a criminal record (or equivalent part of the country of which you are a national)

• If you live in France: tax status slip (P237) on the payment of income tax in France

• If you live in France: tax status slip (P237) on the payment of income tax in France

• Presentation on free paper of the project of creation, the business plan and a multi-annual forecast budget

• If necessary: supporting documents concerning your ability to carry out the intended commercial, industrial or craft activity

• If necessary: supporting documents concerning your ability to carry out the intended commercial, industrial or craft activity

• Justification of an investment of at least €30,000 in the draft company (own or borrowed)

• Proof of undertaking of guarantee by a credit institution or an approved insurance company to provide security and headquartered in France. Alternatively, you can provide a certificate of credit balance for an account with your name at a credit institution with its head office in France.

• In case of creation of company in proper name: copy of the commercial lease promise or sublease agreement indicating the activity. Optionally, you can provide permission from the premises owner or a copy of the home agreement.

• In case of management hire:
  
  • Copy of promise or management lease
  • Excerpt from the previous operator's trade and business register or business directory (less than 3 months old)
  • Copy of the lease established in the name of the owner of the land

• In case of the creation of a business of French law:
  
  • Copy of the commercial lease or sublease agreement indicating the activity and possibly authorisation of the premises owner
  • Copy of the draft statutes of the business showing the draft allocation of the share capital

• In case of the creation of a business under French law, subsidiary of a foreign business:
  
  • Justification for appointment (or letter of intent from the body responsible for appointment)
  • Copy of the articles of association of the legal person foreigner
  • Copy of the commercial lease or sublease agreement indicating the activity and possibly authorisation of the premises owner
  • Copy of the draft statutes of the business showing the draft allocation of the share capital

• In the case of the establishment of an establishment of a foreign legal person:
  
  • Justification for appointment (or letter of intent from the body responsible for appointment)
  • Copy of the articles of association of the legal person foreigner

• Justification for resources greater than or equal to Smic: titleContent for a full time

• Certificate of registration of the company (statutes, extract K or SIREN number), or affiliation to the social scheme of the self-employed

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The passport talent - innovative economic project residence card allows you to stay in France.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - innovative economic project if you are justifying an innovative economic project that is recognised by a public body.

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Opinion of the public body which recognised the innovative nature of the project

• Document to establish the recognition of your project by a public body

• Justification for resources greater than or equal to Smic: titleContent for a full time

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The passport talent - economic investment - all commercial activities related to the project allow you to stay in France.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - economic investment - all business activities related to the project if you are making a direct economic investment in France.

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to provide

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Evidence of the personal direction of a company or the detention of at least 30% of the capital of a business you manage

• Justifications for creating or safeguarding (or undertaking to create or safeguard) employment within 4 years of the investment in France

• Justification of the realisation (or commitment to be made in French territory) of a direct investment of at least €300 000

• In the case of an investment project carried out with own funds: certificate of deposit of own funds in a personal or professional account in an EU credit institution

• In case of investment projects in borrowed funds: agreement in principle of lending by a credit institution of the European Union or foreigner respecting the monetary and financial code

• In case of investment already made: document proving the effectiveness of the investment made (certificate of payment of funds to the account of the company up to €300 000 minimum

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The talent passport - social agent - all business activities related to the mandate allow you to stay in France.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - corporate agent - all business activities related to the mandate if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You hold a legal representative position in a business established in France
• You warrant a minimum of 3 months' service as an employee or agent in a business of the same group
• Your annual gross remuneration is greater than or equal to €60,442.20

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Justification of your position as a legal representative in an establishment or business established in France

• Contract of employment (or proof of your status as a social agent) of more than 3 months in an establishment or business of the same group

• Entitlement of resources greater than or equal to €60,442.20 annual gross

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The talent passport - artistic and cultural profession talent passport allows you to stay in France. She allows you to work. Your employer doesn't have to ask work authorisation.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport - artistic and cultural profession if you are a performer or an author of a literary or artistic work.

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.

The internationally renowned talent passport residence card allows you to stay in France. She allows you to work. Your employer doesn't have to ask work authorisation.

Step 1: Check if you meet the conditions

You can obtain a residence card talent passport if your national or international reputation is established. You must come to France to carry out an activity in a field: scientific, literary, artistic, intellectual, educational, sporting.

Step 2: Review the steps to be taken 

Different approaches depend on whether you live abroad or in France.

Step 3: Prepare the documents to be provided

• Long-stay visa or valid residence permit

• Passport (pages on marital status, validity dates, entry stamps and visas). Otherwise, other supporting documents (e.g. consular certificate, identity card, consular card).

• Proof of domicile less than 6 months

• 3 photos. If the request is made on the Internet: indicate the code of the e-photo (provided by the photographer or the approved cabin on the photo board).

• Justification for resources greater than or equal to Smic: titleContent for a full time

• Any document that will establish your national or international reputation in the chosen field: peer recognition, participation in festivals, obtaining prizes, for example

• Any document establishing the nature, purpose and duration of your project in France

If you do this over the Internet, you have to scan the documents.

Step 4: Take the step on the Internet

You must submit your application on the Internet, no earlier than 4 months and no later than 2 months before the end of the validity of your residence document (visa, FLS-TS or title).

The request is made on the following site:

Apply online for a residence card or travel document

You will immediately obtain, when submitting your application for a residence permit on the Internet, a dematerialised certificate of deposit.

5th step: Information from the Prefecture about the validation of the residence card

The prefecture confirms the availability of your residence card and the amount of the tax.

Step 6: Buy Tax Stamp

If you are issued with a residence card, you must pay €225 (stamp duty of €25 + tax €200) by tax stamps.

Proof of payment of stamp duty and tax is required upon delivery of the card.

You can buy the tax stamp on the Internet or in a tobacco office.

7th step: Delivery of the residence card once it is available

The card is given to you by the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home.

In most prefectures, you have to make an appointment.

Find out more on the Prefecture's website.

The card is valid for the same duration as the contract of employment within a maximum period of 4 years.

Stay with your family

Your family can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family and get a "family" talent passport without going through the application for family reunification.

Your spouse and minor children receive a multi-year residence card passport family talent.

Step 8: What to do if you refuse?

The deadlines for challenging are different depending on whether you have received a response from the prefecture.