Talent residence permit (passeport talent) · updated 13 Nov 2026

Tech jobs in France with visa sponsorship (2026)

landed lists 36 roles in France open today at 10 companies that can sponsor a work visa. These are roles in France whose posting says the company can sponsor a work visa, read from each company’s own careers page and refreshed daily. About 6% say sponsorship is case by case. Recent ones come from Anthropic, Air Apps and amo.

Qualified employee salary
€39,582 a year
Qualified employee degree
Master's level or equivalent
Residence card tax (€50 stamp duty plus €300 tax)
€350

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Talent residence permit (passeport talent) · checked 12 Nov 2026

The rules at a glance

Qualified employee salary€39,582 a year[1]gross; contract of more than 3 months
Qualified employee degreeMaster's level or equivalent[1]or a level 1 diploma labelled by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles
EU Blue Card salary€59,373 a year[1]gross; 1.5 times the reference average salary
EU Blue Card qualification3 years of higher education, or 5 years of relevant experience[1]
EU Blue Card contractAt least 6 months[1]
Permit lengthLength of the contract, up to 4 years[1]a Blue Card for a contract under 2 years runs for the contract plus 3 months
FamilySpouse and children get a "talent-family" card[1]through a simplified procedure, no separate family reunification

What it costs

  • Residence card tax (€50 stamp duty plus €300 tax)€350[1]

    You

  • Long-stay visa feeCheck France-Visas[2]

    You

How applying works

  1. 1Get a job offer that meets the salary and degree conditions for the qualified employee or EU Blue Card category.
  2. 2Apply for a long-stay "talent" visa through France-Visas and the French consulate for your area.
  3. 3After arrival, validate your visa or apply for your multi-year card online within 3 months, as your visa instructs.
  4. 4Pay the €350 tax by tax stamp and collect your card from the prefecture.

What changed recently

  • 26 Jan 2024The immigration law renamed the "passeport talent" to the "talent" residence permit.
  • 21 Aug 2025A ministerial order set the reference average salary used for the qualified employee and EU Blue Card thresholds.

Other routes

  • Employee permit (salarié)

    The standard work route when you do not meet the talent conditions. The employer needs a work authorisation first, and the permit is shorter.

  • Talent permit, innovative company employee

    A talent category for staff of companies recognised as innovative, with its own salary condition.

Sources

  1. [1]Service-Public: Talent residence permit for employees, updated 1 Jun 2026
  2. [2]France-Visas: official visa website

This page describes the official rules as published on the dates shown, and is not legal advice. Rules and fees change; check the linked official source, and confirm sponsorship for a specific role with the employer.

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Frequently asked

What salary do I need for a French talent passport in 2026?

€39,582 a year gross for the qualified employee category, which also needs a master's-level degree, or €59,373 a year for the EU Blue Card category.

Can I get a French talent permit with a bachelor's degree?

Not in the qualified employee category, which needs a master's level. The EU Blue Card category accepts three years of higher education, or five years of relevant experience, at the higher €59,373 salary.

How long is a French talent permit valid?

For the length of your employment contract, up to four years. Your spouse and children can get a talent-family card through a simplified procedure.

Is there a list of companies that sponsor visas in France?

No. France has no public register of sponsoring employers. The roles on this page say in the posting that they support visas or relocation.

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