Talent card: person of national or international renown
Who it's for: People with an established national or international reputation who come to work in a scientific, literary, artistic, intellectual, educational or sporting field.
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
- Money to show: €22,404.20
- Main fee: €350
- Family can join: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €350 | — | service-public.gouv.frOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | €22,404.20 | — | 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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Money to show€22,404.20Official wording
“You must justify resources at least equal to Smic : titleContent gross annual, or €22,404.20”
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”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Your spouse and minor children can benefit from the simplified procedure accompanying family”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; 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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