*The amount is recommended to be increased to EUR 30 000 in the case of obtaining a residence permit for spouse, and to EUR 40 000 in the case of obtaining a residence permit for a family with children.
1. Preparation of the project presentation.
Obtaining approval from accredited organizations.
Obtaining a letter recognizing the innovative nature of the project from the Ministry of Economy of France.
This stage takes 2 to 3 months.
Collection of other personal documents to apply for visa.
2. Applying for and obtaining a type D visa in the French consulate in the country of citizenship or residency of the applicant – 1 to 3 months.
3. Entering France on the type D visa (the visa is valid for 90 days) and obtaining a residence permit.
Total: 4 to 6 months are required for the complete procedure until residence cards are obtained.
Residence permit is valid for up to 4 years.
Residence permit renewal is applied for 2 to 4 months before the expiration of the current residence permit.
In order to renew their residence permit, the applicant must incorporate a company and show progress in the implementation of the project based on which the initial residence permit was issued as well as prove that they have enough money to reside in France (at least the minimum annual salary in France – EUR 21 876.40).
After living in France for 5 years, one can apply for a permanent residence permit or citizenship. In both cases, living implies staying in the country for at least 183 days a year, being a tax resident of France, filing a tax return, and paying taxes.
Permanent residence permit requires passing the French language test with B1.
Citizenship requires passing the French language test with B2, passing a social and cultural test and an interview in the prefecture.
France allows multiple citizenship, so there is no need to renounce the first citizenship.
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Service
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Fee (EUR)
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Assistance in obtaining a residence permit for the main applicant, including:
· consultations on the drafting and presentation of the business plan of a start-up project; · assistance in applying for project approval to accredited organizations; · assistance in applying to the Ministry of Economy of France for the recognition of the project as innovative; · consultations and assistance in the preparation of a type D visa application and a set of supporting documents considering individual circumstances of the applicant; · consultations and assistance in the preparation of a residence card application. |
from 16 000**
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Obtaining a residence permit for family members:
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- spouse;
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2 000
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- major children (each);
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2 000
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- minor children (each).
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1 500
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Service fees are paid step by step:
70% – advance payment; 30% – after obtaining the project approval from accredited organizations and state authorities and before filing a type D visa application. The following expenses are NOT included in service fees and shall be paid by the applicant separately: Services in formation and administration of a company in France can be provided upon an individual request (initial residence permit does not require incorporation of a legal entity). |
*The service fees are effective as of Marсh 2026; VAT is not included.
**The service fees may vary depending on the initial data of the business project.