Job search / company creation (VLS-TS or residence card)
Who it's for: Non-European graduates of a French institution at master's level or equivalent who want to look for work or start a business after their studies.
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: No
- Minimum education: Master's degree
- Main fee: €150
- Salary threshold: €2,800.53
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €150 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | €2,800.53 | — | 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
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“to allow you to look for a job or create a company related to your studies or research”
Minimum educationMaster's degreeOfficial wording
“a other degree at least equivalent to the master's degree”
Main fee€150Official wording
“You have to pay €150 (stamp duty of €50 + tax of €100 ) by tax stamps”
Salary threshold€2,800.53Official wording
“Have a gross monthly remuneration greater than €2,800.53”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“Renewal is not possible.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Family can join; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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