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France
Talent Passport & salaried worker visas
1–3 months
Processing time
$4,800
Top monthly wage
$1,200
1BR rent / mo
High
Cost of living
Overview
France's Talent Passport (Passeport Talent) offers multi-year permits to qualified professionals, researchers and skilled employees, alongside standard salaried-worker visas.
Talent Passport routes require a salary above a set multiple of the minimum wage (SMIC).
Talent Passport (Salarié qualifié)
Multi-year permit for qualified employees.
EU Blue Card
For highly qualified graduates meeting salary levels.
Salaried Worker (Salarié)
Standard work visa with employer sponsorship.
Tech / Startup Visa
For talent in innovative companies.
Official government links
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Average wages (monthly)
Software Engineer$4,500
Aerospace Engineer$4,800
Nurse$2,800
Chef$2,600
Warehouse Worker$2,100
Cost of living (monthly)
1-bedroom rent$1200
Food & groceries$350
Transport$80
Utilities$160
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