Fact sheet: residence permit
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European Union nationals, European Economic Area national or Switzerland national
The individual doesn’t need a visa, work permit or residence permit to settle in France.
National of another state holding a visa or a residence permit issued by an EU, EEA or Swiss member state
The individual can travel within the Schengen Area for stays up to 3 months. To work in France, he or she will normally have to apply for a work permit.
Beyond 3 months, the individual must be in possession of a residence permit issued by the French authorities.
National of a Third State to the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland wishing to settle and work in France
Several types of visas and residence permits are available to foreign talents depending on their personal and professional situation and the reason for their stay. To successfully expatriate, it is necessary to prepare sufficiently in advance.
If entry to French territory requires a visa, the foreign national must apply for a residence permit in order to be able to settle in France. The residence permit adapted to his/her situation depends on the reason for his/her stay.
Directors, startupers or employees, a residence permit allows them to settle in France for a fixed period and to exercise their professional activity, whether salaried or self-employed.
Among the various residence permits, multiyear residence permits, in particular the “Talent ” and “Intra-Company transfer ICT” titles have been introduced in order to promote the attractiveness of the territory for foreign talents and their families.
Indeed, the family accompanying the talent in their mobility in France benefits from a simplified procedure which allows them a simplified installation and authorizing the exercise of a professional activity for the spouse. More information on our dedicated files.
We provide more information on our different sections to find out the eligibility conditions for the different residence permits and the one that corresponds to each situation in order to find out how to issue them.
Algerian nationals benefit from a special regime.