France Investment Immigration Programs Overview.
The French Tech Visa, also known as the Talent Passport, is a fast-track program to attract tech talent. The program offers a four-year, renewable residence permit for start-up founders, employees and business investors. No additional work permit is required for the visa. Under the program, families may also live and work in France. Investors can invest in French startups by opening a venture capital firm in France, investing as a business angel or being recruited as an investor at a venture capital firm in France. The program does not require to stay in France, nor proficiency in French or a minimum professional experience to qualify for the permit.
After five years’ regular and uninterrupted residence in France, investors can apply for a residence card, which is issued for 10 years on a renewable basis.