Used for skilled jobs

French master’s-level degree

With a valid permit

For a French national’s spouse

Permit that matches your answers

Talent card: skilled employee or innovative company

Year 1: VLS-TS validation€300
Year 2: first card€350
Alternative“Salarié” (employee) residence permit
Resident card (B1 French, civic exam)in 5 years
Naturalisation by decree (B2 French)in 5 years

A French degree at least equivalent to a master’s and a salary of at least €39,582 gross a year (contract over three months).

Guidance drawn from official pages, not a decision: the prefecture examines each file. Official page for this permit

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