Entrepreneur & Startup Visa

Launch your business in the heart of Europe with France's innovative founder residency.

Visa Overview

The "Passeport Talent" for Business Creation (Entrepreneur Visa) is tailored for individuals intending to create a new economic activity in France. Whether you're launching a disruptive tech startup or a traditional commercial enterprise, France now offers some of the most competitive residency frameworks in the EU for foreign founders.

With this visa, you're granted the right to establish your company and reside in France for up to 4 years, with a straightforward path to renewal and permanent residency.

Main Eligibility Criterias

To qualify as an innovative entrepreneur or business creator, you must:

  • Business Plan: Present a robust, viable business plan for a new commercial activity.
  • Investment: Prove an investment of at least €30,000 in your future French business.
  • Qualifications: Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) or prove at least 5 years of equivalent professional experience.
  • Innovative Projects: For startups, recognition by a French public body (such as "The French Tech") is highly beneficial.

Prochaine SAS Founder Services

Business Plan review and optimization for French authorities.
Assistance with company registration and incorporation in France.
Guidance on opening French professional bank accounts.
Full handling of the "Talent Passport - Creation d'entreprise" application.

Your Launch Roadmap

Phase 1: Project Structuring

We work with you to align your business idea with French economic priorities and regulatory requirements.

Phase 2: Administrative Submission

Receive your certificate of инновационный project or commercial viability before applying for your entry visa.

Phase 3: Arrival & Operations

Once you arrive in France, we support you in registering your business and securing your long-term residence permit.