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Thresholds vary by country — typically €250,000–€500,000 for real estate, or lower amounts via investment funds. Requirements change regularly; always verify with a lawyer.
In most countries, Golden Visa holders can apply for citizenship after 5–10 years of residence. Requirements include language tests and clean criminal records.
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Find My Lawyer in 60 SecondsFrance does not have a traditional "golden visa" linked to passive real estate investment (unlike Portugal, Spain, or Greece). Instead, high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs use the Passeport Talent — Investisseur (CESEDA art. L. 421-6) or the Passeport Talent — Mandataire social (art. L. 421-5) routes, which require active economic contribution rather than passive asset purchase.
| Route | CESEDA | Min. Investment / Threshold | Duration | Jobs Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passeport Talent Investisseur | L. 421-6 | €30,000 + business plan showing economic benefit OR 10 jobs created | 4 years | No (but expected) |
| Passeport Talent Mandataire social | L. 421-5 | Company already incorporated in France + director appointment | 4 years | No |
| Carte de résident investisseur | L. 433-5 | €10M investment in French enterprise OR creation of 50 jobs in France | 10 years | 50 jobs required |
| French Tech Visa (Talent Nationale Visa) | L. 421-1 et seq. | French Tech / BPI France label OR qualified investor backing | 4 years | No |
⚠️ Unlike Portugal, Spain, Greece, Malta, or Hungary, France has NO investor visa linked to property purchase.
Individuals taking up French residence for work (employed or self-employed) who were not French tax residents in the previous 5 years benefit from the régime des impatriés:
This regime makes France significantly more attractive for high earners compared to the bare 45% top IR rate. A British executive earning €300,000/year in Paris pays IR on effectively ~€210,000 under this scheme.
