Talent residence permit — business creator / innovative project (French Tech Visa) (Carte de séjour « talent – création d'entreprise / projet innovant »)
Talent residence permit — business creator / innovative project (French Tech Visa) is a residence route in France (Emprendedor). Business creator: master's or 5 yrs experience + ≥ €30k invested; innovative project recognised by public body/French Tech incubator; income ≥ SMIC (~€21.9k/yr gross). Fees: visa €99 + residence card €225 per adult.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 28'200. You need an annual income of about CHF 20'600. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide; impatriate regime possible
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoría | Emprendedor |
|---|---|
| Inversión | CHF 28'200 |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 700 |
| Ingresos / año | CHF 20'600 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 5 |
| Trabajo | ownBusiness |
| Requisitos | non-EU/EEA/CH nationals |
| Impuestos | Worldwide; impatriate regime possible |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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