France Talent Passport (Business Investor)

France – Residence by Investment. **France Talent Passport (Business Investor)** A little-known though perfectly viable route to French – and, by extension, EU permanent residency and citizenship, the Business Investor segment of France’s _Passport Talent_ scheme is well-suited to investors…

How to Qualify

**France Talent Passport (Business Investor)** To qualify for the initial 4-year visa, the applicant must – personally or through a company in which he has at least a 30% shareholding – invest or commit to invest €300,000 in the fixed assets of a business in France, in which he or she holds at least 10% of the share capital. The investment must create or protect jobs within the four years following the investment. The main applicant’s dependent spouse and children…

Salient Benefits

- Increased visa-free travel - Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen - Path to citizenship - Permits dual/multiple citizenship - Enhanced education opportunities - Enhanced business access to large economies - Short processing time