Practice area
French Visas
French immigration support for talent, founders and international teams
We advise companies and individuals on French visa and residence routes connected with work, entrepreneurship, investment and family mobility.
The appropriate route depends on nationality, role, employer structure, duration and the wider project. We help clients identify the evidence and sequence required before an application is prepared.
For corporate mobility matters, we can coordinate the individual application with the underlying French business or employment context.
We regularly assist with
Talent Passport and business-mobility routes
Founder, investor and entrepreneur applications
Long-stay visas and residence permits
Family-member applications
Application evidence and document review
Coordination with French corporate and relocation workstreams
Our approach
We start by confirming the factual and legal route, then build a coherent application plan with clear evidence requirements and realistic dependencies. No outcome is guaranteed and each application remains subject to the competent authority’s assessment.
Often relevant to: Employers, founders, investors, executives and internationally mobile families.
Route planning
The purpose of the move determines the starting route.
| Objective | Possible starting point | Connected legal work |
|---|---|---|
| Live in France without professional activity | Long-Stay Visitor route | Resources, insurance, property and tax-residence planning |
| Take qualified employment or a senior role | Relevant Talent or work route | Employment terms, employer status, family and social security |
| Create or run a French business | Entrepreneur or eligible Talent route | Company structure, governance, funding, contracts and tax |
| Invest in a French business | Investor or founder category where conditions are met | Investment structure, control, corporate documents and evidence |
| Join a spouse or family member | Family route based on the sponsor's status | Civil status, dependency, accommodation and aligned applications |
This comparison is an orientation, not an eligibility decision. The exact category and evidence must be checked against France-Visas and the applicant's facts.
From the UK
Advice around the official application process.
Route and eligibility analysis before the form
Evidence plan and document review
Coordination with employment, company or property work
Family-member and post-arrival sequencing
Appointments, biometric collection and decisions remain with the authorised provider and French authorities. No adviser can guarantee availability, speed or approval.
Source-controlled guidance
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Fixed-fee assessment available
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