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French Residency / Passeport Talent
Secure French residency through the Passeport Talent and related routes — for founders, professionals and families. Attorney-led.

France's Passeport Talent offers a respected residency route for founders, professionals and investors. Maalouf Law Firm advises on eligibility, builds the application — often alongside a French company — and supports the move for you and your family.
Why the Passeport Talent?
- A multi-year residence route into France and Schengen
- designed for founders, talent and investors
- includes family members
- a path toward longer-term residence
- pairs with a French company.
How it works
- Consultation
- Confirm the right Passeport Talent category
- Company setup where relevant
- Application and documentation
- Follow-through and renewal
Who it suits
- Entrepreneurs and professionals relocating with their business
- Families seeking long-term residence in a new country
- Investors comparing residence routes with citizenship options
What we will ask from you
- Valid passports for every applicant
- Proof of the qualifying route — income, investment, employment or business
- Police and civil-status certificates, apostilled and translated where required
- Proof of accommodation and health insurance where the route requires it
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Passeport Talent?
Several categories cover founders, employees on qualifying salaries, and investors; we identify yours.
Can my family come?
Yes — the route includes provisions for family members.
How long does it take?
It depends on the route and the authority’s processing times. We give you a realistic estimate at consultation and update you as the file moves.
Can my family be included?
Most routes allow a spouse and dependent children. We confirm eligibility for your family at consultation.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is formed by reading it. Program, tax and filing rules change; we confirm the specifics for your situation at consultation.
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