Talent Passport visa for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, investors (€300,000+). EU Blue Card. Naturalization after 5 years (2 with French degree). French language B1 required. Large Indian community. India-France strategic partnership facilitates some visa processes.
Skilled worker pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship in France.
Secure Job Offer or Qualify
Obtain qualifying employment or meet points threshold
~3 monthsApply for Work Visa
Submit work visa or skilled worker application
~3 monthsWork and Reside
Work in France for the qualifying period
~48 monthsApply for Permanent Residency
Submit PR application after qualifying period
~6 monthsParis, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux
LVMH, TotalEnergies, Airbus, BNP Paribas, Capgemini