France investor visa
1 current source-backed investor pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-15
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor route | Applicants need a direct economic investment giving a durable interest in a French beneficiary company; qualifying forms include a capital stake over 10%, real-estate investment, capital increase, reinvested profits or affiliate loans, with residence valid up to four years. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor route | Application fee | 99 EUR | Official source |
| Investor route | Application fee (residence card) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Investor route | Application fee (residence card, direct investment card) | 350 EUR | Official source |
| Investor route | Application fee (direct investment long stay visa) | 99 EUR | Official source |
| Investor route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 15 days | Official source |
| Investor route | First permit valid for | 48 months | Official source |
| Investor route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Investor route | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Investor route | Minimum investment | 300,000 EUR | Official source |
| Investor route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Investor route | The French Service-Public page states that the talent project-carrier residence card authorises residence in France and commercial activity linked to the project. | Official source |