France Golden Visa
2025 Ultimate Guide
€60.000 Minimum Contribution + 4-Years EU Residency
France Golden Visa In a Nutshell
We define the Passeport Talent Program's Createur d'Enterprise Category, launched by France 8 years ago and improved over time, as France Golden Visa. This is because:
- The program offers investors the ability to travel freely within France and throughout Europe for up to 4 years.
- Renewing the initial Passeport Talent Visa does not require the individual to reside in France.
- Although keeping the invested company active is necessary for visa renewal, the activity requirements set by the French government are both low and sustainable.
In this sense, Passeport Talent Createur d'Enterprise stands out as the most affordable among Golden Visa Programs, which we define as “residence permits granted in exchange for investment, with minimal or no residency requirements in the EU.”
France Golden Visa Program Benefits
The right to visa-free, unrestricted travel to 26 Schengen (EU) member countries.
The most affordable Golden Visa Program in the European Union.
The right to include your spouse and children under 18 in a single application.
The ability to open and activate a bank account in France.
The opportunity to obtain a residence permit by expanding your own company in the EU.
The ability to renew your residence without the requirement to stay or reside in France.
The right to apply for citizenship after living in France actively for 5 years.
France Golden Visa Your Investment
It is expected that the main applicants make the following minimum investments or contributions.
30.000 Euros
The minimum capital investment to be made in the company to be established under the approved business plan by DREETS.
30.000 Euros
The fee includes Business Plan Preparation, Company Formation, Application Preparation, Follow-up and Finalization, and one renewal application.
Unlike other Golden Visa programs, the France Golden Visa does not accept every investor. You must submit and implement a detailed Business Plan that aligns with your specialization or work experience to DRIEETS.
Even if you pay yourself the minimum wage, the employer cost will be around €7,000-€8,000 annually. To make this cost meaningful, you need to have real activity in France, which will lower your expenses.
For entrepreneurs who are already doing business with or wish to do business with the European Union, the France Golden Visa offers a unique opportunity. Not only will the doors of the European Union open for you, but your business will also be taken to the global stage.
What Should I Do to Access the France Golden Visa?
Establish a company in France or open a branch with at least a €30,000 investment.
Prepare a detailed business plan and have it approved by DRIEETS (Directorates of Interregional Economy, Employment, Work, and Solidarity).
Pay a salary of at least €21,624 per year to at least one employee (yourself as the manager)
Have a Master's degree or 5 years of work experience in the field of your business.
Have a clean resume and criminal record.
Ensure that your company is active and engages in various commercial activities.
France Golden Visa The Necessary Documents
- Documents confirming Professional Activity,
- Account Statement, with a Minimum Balance of 21.500 Euros,
- Passports,
- Certificate of No Criminal Record,
- Birth and Marriage Certificates,
- Biometric-Standard Photographs.
- Prepared and Finalized Business Project,
- Business Project Presentation to the Incubator,
- Oral Presentation to the Incubator,
- Presentation of the Project tot the Ministry of Economy,
- Filling of the Necessary Forms,
- Visa Application Registration.
France Golden Visa Complete In 8 Steps
- Signing of the Retainer Agreement – The Investor is asked to pay 15.000 Euros, kickstarting the process of Application.
- Professional Documents – The Client supplies the Lawyers with CV, Diploma and Documents of Professional Activity. Preparation of the Business Plan begins.
- Completion of Documents and the Business Plan -Completed jointly by the Investor, and our Expert Team of Lawyers.
- Appointment at the Embassy, and Application for “D” Visa – Our Lawyers accompany the Investor, in this entire process.
- Payment of 30.000 Euros to French Bar Association – The Business Plan is submitted to the French Ministry of Economy for approval.
- Company Establishment Process Establishing a Company, and its’ legal address. Setting up the company bank account. Unblocking of the 30.000 Euros through the Bar Association, which will be deposited into the Account of the newly-formed Company.
- Trip to France Application is made for a Residence Permit, and presence for a photograph.
- Receive Your Residency In 3-4 months, your Residency Card is issued.
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