In comparison with other immigration programs in France (through training, investment, purchase of real estate or financial independence), the “Passport-Talent” startup visa is the most accessible, fastest and inexpensive way to legally obtain a residence permit and, in the long term, EU citizenship. The main advantages of the Passport Talent program for the category of founders of an innovative project:
- Minimum requirements for the applicant (age 18 years or older, no criminal record in home country).
- Obtaining residence permit status for a period of 4 years with the possibility of obtaining permanent residence (after 5 years of residence) and French citizenship (after 10 years) for the applicant and all family members.
- Confirmation of a higher education diploma, master's degree and professional experience is not required.
- Confirmation of an employment contract with a French employer is not required.
- No knowledge of French required.
- There is no requirement to invest in a French company in the amount of €300,000 or more and confirm the ownership of real estate in France with an area of 9 sq.m. or more for each family member.
- To confirm the candidate’s sufficient financial resources, it is not necessary to have a large amount in a bank account (for example, to obtain a residence permit in France under the “financial independence” category, the applicant must have at least €20,000 in a bank account for each family member).