Talent card: European Blue Card
Who it's for: Highly qualified non-European workers with a job in France; the employer does not need to apply for a work permit.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: €350
- Salary threshold: €59,373
- Family can join: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €350 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | €59,373 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Have an employment contract of at least 6 months”
Main fee€350Official wording
“you must pay €350”
Salary threshold€59,373Official wording
“Have a gross annual salary greater than or equal to 1.5 times the average annual gross salary, or €59,373.00 annual gross”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Your spouse and minor children can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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