France
French Republic
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Yes
Birthright
Restricted
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
45%
Corporate tax
25%
Territorial tax
No
Wealth tax
Yes
Crypto tax
Capital Gains
Unemployment
7.34%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
6
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Family Reunification (Regroupement Familial)
Family
Residence permit for spouses and children of non-EU residents legally settled in France for at least 18 months.
Student Visa (VLS-TS รtudiant)
Study
Long-stay student visa for international students enrolled at French higher-education institutions โ includes part-time work rights.
EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Europรฉenne)
Sponsored work
EU-wide highly qualified worker permit requiring a degree and a gross annual salary of at least EUR 59,373 in France.
Long-Stay Visa โ Salaried Worker (VLS-TS Salariรฉ)
Sponsored work
Standard work visa for non-EU nationals with a French employment contract who do not meet Talent Passport criteria โ requires a full labour-market test.
Talent Passport โ Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salariรฉ)
Sponsored work
Multi-year residence permit for qualified employees earning at least EUR 39,582 gross per year, issued directly for up to 4 years.
Talent Passport โ Researcher (Passeport Talent Chercheur)
Unsponsored work
Multi-year residence permit for researchers with a hosting agreement (convention d'accueil) from a French research institution.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Paris
Timezone
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Population
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