Talent card: qualified employee
Who it's for: Non-European workers with a French master's-level degree, staff of an innovative company, or employees sent to France within their company group.
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
- Minimum education: Master's degree
- Main fee: €350
- Salary threshold: €39,582
- 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 | €39,582 | — | 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
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Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“Have an employment contract of more than 3 months that provides for an annual gross remuneration greater than or equal to €39,582”
Minimum educationMaster's degreeOfficial wording
“Have obtained a diploma in France at least equivalent to the master's degree”
Main fee€350Official wording
“If the residence card is assigned to you, you must pay €350 (stamp duty of €50 + tax of €300 ) by tax stamps”
Salary threshold€39,582Official wording
“Have an employment contract of more than 3 months that provides for an annual gross remuneration greater than or equal to €39,582”
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; 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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