🇫🇷 French startup residence · For entrepreneurs
French startup residence permit
The French Tech Visa for talented entrepreneurs with an innovative project. Access to the EU market, support from business incubators and visa-free travel in the Schengen area.
France is a country with a rich cultural heritage, a high standard of living and a developed economy. The French Tech Visa gives talented entrepreneurs the chance to launch an innovative project in one of Europe's economic hubs and obtain a residence permit.
Legal grounds
The French Tech Visa program supports foreign entrepreneurs who develop innovative projects in France. To apply, you need to meet the following criteria:
- An innovative project. The startup has to introduce new technologies or solutions with international demand.
- Proof of support. You need approval from an accredited French business incubator, accelerator or investor.
- Financial means. You need evidence of funds to live on in France - at least €20,000 for the year.
- Business plan. The project has to be set out as a business plan that explains how innovative it is and what potential it has.
- A clean immigration record. No criminal convictions or other bars on entry to France.
On a free consultation we review your project and tell you honestly whether the French Tech Visa fits you.
Benefits of the French startup residence permit
Access to the EU market
The chance to build a business in one of the world's largest economies.
Freedom of travel
Visa-free travel across the Schengen countries.
Residence for the whole family
The residence permit is granted to your spouse and children.
Support for startups
A place in acceleration programs and access to funds and grants.
How to get the French startup residence permit: step by step
Prepare the project
You put together a business plan that meets the innovation criteria and has international potential.
Get the startup approved
You secure backing from an accredited French business incubator, accelerator or investor.
Collect the documents
You prepare a CV, the business plan, proof of financial means and the sponsor's letter.
File the application
You submit the application to the French consulate or the local French Tech office.
Get the visa and the residence permit
Once the application is approved, you receive the visa and file for the residence permit in France.
FAQ
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