The ‘Talent Passport – Corporate Officer’ visa is designed for individuals appointed as legal representatives (Manager, Chairman, CEO, etc.) of a company established in France. This scheme is specifically tailored to facilitate the installation of foreign leaders who will steer the development of French entities within an international group or as part of a new investment.
Legal Framework and Eligibility
To qualify for this specific residence permit, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Appointment: Be appointed as a corporate officer in a company established in France (Manager in a SARL, Chairman or CEO in a SAS/SA, etc.).
- Seniority: Justify at least three months of seniority as an employee or corporate officer in a company belonging to the same group.
- Remuneration: Receive gross annual remuneration equal to or greater than three times the French minimum wage (SMIC), which is approximately €63,567.40 as of the current reference.
Our A to Z Support Process
JJP Visas Consulting provides a full-service “A to Z” package to secure your Talent Passport. To ensure your smooth installation in France, we operate in several distinct steps:
Step 1: Evaluation and File Structuring
The objective of this stage is to verify that you meet all legal conditions and to prepare a complete, high-quality application file. This includes:
- Analysis of appointment documents: Minutes of the board meeting, articles of association, or any official document confirming your legal representative status.
- Verification of seniority: Evidence of your 3-month tenure within the group (pay slips, employment contract).
- Remuneration compliance: Verification that the salary meets the regulatory threshold (3x SMIC).
- Corporate documents: The company’s latest Kbis and documents proving the capital links between the group’s entities.
- Explanatory letter: Drafting a detailed letter outlining your role and the specific objectives of your mission in France.
- Preparation of Cerfa forms and all required administrative annexes.
Step 2: Visa Application Submission
We handle the operational management of the application:
- Final check of all supporting documents for consistency.
- Digital entry on the official France-Visas platform.
- Scheduling the appointment at the relevant consulate or visa center.
Step 3: Post-arrival Formalities and Residence Permit
Once the visa is obtained and you have arrived in France, we continue to support you with:
- VLS-TS validation or the physical residence permit application at the prefecture.
- Guidance for the initial administrative steps and professional installation.
- Signing the Republican integration commitment.
- Continuous support via telephone and email throughout the entire process.
Pricing and Refund Policy
Full A to Z Package: €2,000 (Excl. Tax).
The fee includes: legal analysis, file preparation, administrative follow-up, and support until the residence card is issued.
The fee does not include: official visa fees, service provider fees (VFS, TLS), or residence permit taxes/stamps.
Payment Schedule
- First installment: €660 (before Step 1) – For project analysis and file constitution.
- Second installment: €660 (before Step 2) – For the visa application submission.
- Third installment: €680 (after visa issuance) – For settlement procedures in France.
Refund Policy
- Ineligible project: If legal conditions are not met to proceed, the 1st installment is refunded minus a €250 processing fee.
- Visa refusal: If the visa is denied (and no appeal is made), the 2nd installment (€660) is fully refunded.
- No refund is provided for the 3rd installment in case of applicant withdrawal or misconduct.