Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents)
Individuals with a project contributing to France's economic, intellectual or cultural development (legacy scheme).
The Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) (France) is closed to new applicants. This guide explains who it was for, what has replaced it, and how to find an open French route that fits you.
Who the Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) is for
Individuals with a project contributing to France's economic, intellectual or cultural development (legacy scheme).
Replaced by the Passeport Talent categories, which now provide the route.
Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) - eligibility criteria
- Had an approved project benefiting France
- Demonstrated relevant skills or talents
- Sufficient resources
- Now superseded by the Passeport Talent
Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) cost & processing time (2025)
The indicative government fee for the Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) (France) is No longer issued, with an indicative processing time of Not applicable. Figures are for 2025 and may change - confirm at France-Visas.
| Type | Temporary |
|---|---|
| Where you apply | Formerly at a French consulate / prefecture |
| Length of stay | Was up to 3 years |
| Work rights | Was tied to the approved project |
| Study rights | Was permitted alongside the project |
| Government fee | No longer issued |
| Processing time | Not applicable |
| Route to PR | Replaced by the Passeport Talent categories, which now provide the route. |
Pathway & next steps
Replaced by the Passeport Talent categories, which now provide the route.
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Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) - frequently asked questions
Is the Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) still open?
No - the Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents) (France) is closed to new applicants. Replaced by the Passeport Talent categories, which now provide the route.
Who can apply for the Skills and Talents Card (Carte Compétences et Talents)?
Individuals with a project contributing to France's economic, intellectual or cultural development (legacy scheme).
Sources & official references
This guide is compiled from official France government sources and is updated periodically. Eligibility, fees and processing times change - always confirm the current rules with the issuing authority before you apply:
- France-Visas - official France immigration authority