Route 01
Passeport Talent
Multi-year residence permit for skilled workers, founders, researchers and artists.
60dFrench (basic)
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FR · Paris
France
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Passeport Talent valid for up to 4 years. 35-hour standard week + 5 weeks paid leave.
Key facts
What to know about France
Capital
Paris
Language
French
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
25%
Min. wage
EUR 1,801
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 2,700
per month
Major cities
ParisLyonMarseille
Why move here
- Passeport Talent valid for up to 4 years
- 35-hour standard week + 5 weeks paid leave
- Affordable healthcare and universities
- Multi-year visa = less paperwork
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Paris (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€1,300
Groceries€300
Transport pass€75
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into France
Typical processing: 4–10 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
EU Blue Card
For highly qualified workers with a French employer.
90d
Route 03
Salarié Visa
Standard salaried-worker visa tied to a French contract.
60d
Labour law
France's Labour Code (Code du travail) is among the most comprehensive in Europe. The standard working week is 35 hours; overtime is compensated at premium rates. CDI (permanent contracts) are the norm and employees enjoy strong redundancy protections including mandatory notice periods.
Worker rights
Employees receive a minimum of 5 weeks paid annual leave. Employers fund a generous social security system covering healthcare, unemployment, and pensions. Unions are influential and sector-level collective agreements frequently improve on statutory minimums.
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