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For people with a strong record in their field. Often no job offer needed.

Talent Passport: researcher

Talent and high skill France

Talent Passport: researcher

Run by France-Visas (Ministry of the Interior and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)

Researchers and academics with at least a master's degree and a hosting agreement from a French research or higher education body.

Job offer
A hosting agreement from an approved institution, for no more than four years.
Language
Not stated on the official page
Education
At least a master's degree.
Work experience
Not stated on the official page
Government fee
EUR 99 for a long-stay visa
Processing time
Not stated on the official page
Money you must show
Not stated on the official page
When and to whom you pay
When you apply for the long-stay visa.

Read the official page

Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says

Read on france-visas.gouv.fr on 2026-10-18: "You are qualified to at least Master's level." FAQ: "€99 for long-stay visas". Another official page. Another official page.

Never pay an agent

Every route here is applied for on the government's own website. Fees go to the government only. Anyone who asks you to pay them for a visa, a job offer or a lottery win is not to be trusted. Check a message or offer.

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