Salaried employment long-stay visa / work permit; Talent Passport for qualified categories in France

Salaried employment long-stay visa / work permit; Talent Passport for qualified categories · France visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-06 · all France routes

An employer-led or qualification-based work route.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Temporary worker VLS-TS can cover 3-12 months in some cases; Talent Passport up to 4 years depending on category.

For salaried employment, the visa application generally requires the work permit granted to the employer; supporting documents depend on the personal/professional situation and visa wizard.
Talent Passport is a separate multi-year residence permit for certain international talent/qualified employee categories.
Employer work authorisation is central unless exempt.
Talent Passport categories may have specific qualification and salary thresholds.

Official source: France official source

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