France immigration

France visas, made simple.

From work and study to family, business and permanent residence - 30 French routes, with eligibility, costs, processing times and the path to PR. Then we prepare and lodge it for you.

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Popular French routes

Schengen C

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Visitor & Short Stay

Travellers visiting France or the Schengen area for tourism, family, business or events for short periods.

Short stay
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VLS-TS

Long-Stay Visa Equivalent to Residence Permit (VLS-TS)

Visitor & Short Stay

People moving to France for 4-12 months who validate the visa online to obtain residence-permit status.

Temporary
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Talent (Salarié Qualifié)

Passeport Talent - Qualified Employee (Master's or Young Graduate)

Work & Skilled

Master's-qualified or innovative-company hires earning at least twice the minimum wage on a French contract.

Temporary
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EU Blue Card

Passeport Talent - EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Européenne)

Work & Skilled

Highly qualified non-EU workers with a higher-education degree and a high-salary French job offer.

Temporary
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Talent (Chercheur)

Passeport Talent - Researcher (Chercheur)

Work & Skilled

Researchers and academics hosted by an approved French research or higher-education institution.

Temporary
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Talent (French Tech)

Passeport Talent - Innovative Startup Founder (French Tech Visa)

Business, Talent & Investor

Entrepreneurs with an innovative economic project endorsed by a recognised support body.

Temporary
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Talent (Création)

Passeport Talent - Company Creation (Création d'Entreprise)

Business, Talent & Investor

Graduates or experienced people creating a viable company in France with real investment.

Temporary
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Talent (Investisseur)

Passeport Talent - Investor (Investisseur Économique)

Business, Talent & Investor

Investors committing significant capital into a French business or productive assets.

Temporary
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How VisaChief helps

STEP 1

Find your visa

Browse 30 French routes - or run the 60-second check to see what fits.

STEP 2

Check & confirm

Get an instant, indicative read on your eligibility, costs and timeline.

STEP 3

We hand over & lodge

VisaChief prepares and manages your application, then a registered migration agency in our partner network completes the final review and lodges it with the authority - you deal with one team.

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Figures are indicative for 2025; confirm current details at France-Visas. General information only - not immigration advice.