France self employed route
1 current source-backed self employed 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Employed route | France-Visas provides a long-stay VLS-TS entrepreneur/profession libérale route, valid for one year subject to validation, with viability/resources evidence requirements. | 2026-07-15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Employed route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: l Self-employed worker in France Self-employed worker in France Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a self-employed worker in France? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To come to France as a self-employed worker, you must either obtain a multiyear “entrepreneur/liberal profession” residence permit card, a multiyear “passport talent” residence permit with the mention “business founder”, or a multiyear “passport talent” residence permit with the mention “innovative project recognised by a public entity”. If you want to set up a new business in France, you must be able to demonstrate the economic viability of your project. If you want to set up an innovative business, you must be able to prove its innovative nature as well. If you want to work in a liberal profession or in an activity that has already been created, you must be able to prove that you have sufficient financial resources i.e. the equivalent to the minimum legal wage in France for a full-tim | Official source |
| Self Employed route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: airs About us Job opportunities Contact us Discover more HOME … Policies Migration and asylum EU Immigration Portal Self-employed worker in France Self-employed worker in France Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a self-employed worker in France? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To come to France as a self-employed worker, you must either obtain a multiyear “entrepreneur/liberal profession” residence permit card, a multiyear “passport talent” residence permit with the mention “business founder”, or a multiyear “passport talent” residence permit with the mention “innovative project recognised by a public entity”. If you want to set up a new business in France, you must be able to demonstrate the economic viability of your project. If you want to set up an innovative business, you must be able to prove its innovative nature as well. If you want to work in a liberal profession or in an activity that has already been created, you must be able to prove | Official source |
Official sources
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