France Passeport Talent (Researcher)

France – Talent Visa. France's **Talent Passport** (_passeport talent_) is a multi-annual residence permit family covering several profiles. The **researcher** sub-category (_talent – chercheur_) is for scientists and academics coming to France to conduct research or teach at university…

How to Qualify

- **Researcher (talent – chercheur) requirements** - A qualification at least equivalent to a **Master's degree** ([Service-Public – Talent Passport](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922?lang=en)). - A **hosting agreement** (_convention d'accueil_) with a public or private research or higher-education establishment approved for the purpose ([Service-Public – Talent Passport](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922?lang=en)). - Minimum gross remuneration of **€2,200 per month** (≈ **US$2,570 per month**, ≈ **US$30,852 per year** at €26,400 annual) where the stay is covered by a research-stay hosting agreement ([Service-Public – Talent Passport](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922?lang=en)). - **National or international…

Salient Benefits

- Multi-annual card valid up to **4 years**, avoiding annual renewals ([Service-Public – Talent Passport](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922?lang=en)). - Accompanying family receives a **"talent – famille"** card with work rights for the spouse ([Service-Public – Talent Passport](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922?lang=en)). - The renowned-talent sub-category needs **no employer, host or job offer** — only proof of reputation and SMIC-level resources ([Service-Public – Talent Passport](https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922?lang=en)). - Intra-EU research mobility of up to 180 days per 360-day period (short-term) or 12 months (long-term) in another Member State ([European Commission…