How long does the EU Blue Card (France) take to process?

Normally 15 calendar days for complete admissible visa files in Sri Lanka; talent residence card must be requested within 2 months after arrival where required

How long can you stay on the EU Blue Card (France)?

Talent Passport multi-year residence permit can be valid up to 4 years depending on contract/project duration

Can you work on the EU Blue Card (France)?

Work or carry out the approved talent activity under the permit conditions; accompanying family under talent family route may work where issued

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France

A global cultural and economic powerhouse offering a high standard of living and universal healthcare.

Visa Routes Breakdown

26 Total

Work (11)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (2)

Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro (EUR)
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Languages: French
Time vs Colombo: -3h 30m to -4h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +33
Drives on: Right
Climate: Mostly temperate, with regional variations

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Visa Routes Breakdown

26 Total

Work (11)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (2)

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At a glance

Government fee

EUR 99 long-stay visa fee; residence-permit tax/stamp may apply after arrival

USD estimate uses ECB reference rate EUR 1 = USD 1.1699 from 21 Aug 2026.

Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days for complete admissible visa files in Sri Lanka; talent residence card must be requested within 2 months after arrival where required
How long you can stay: Talent Passport multi-year residence permit can be valid up to 4 years depending on contract/project duration
Work rights: Work or carry out the approved talent activity under the permit conditions; accompanying family under talent family route may work where issued
Where it leads: Talent Passport EU Blue Card for highly qualified employment
Where you apply: Apply through France-Visas for the long-stay talent visa; request the multi-year residence permit within 2 months after arrival or validate VLS-TS within 3 months if issued for shorter stay

Key requirements

Highly qualified employment contract equal to or exceeding 1 year
At least 3 years higher education or at least 5 years comparable professional experience
Gross salary at least EUR 59,373 per year according to current France-Visas page
Employer form and company evidence with visa application
Residence permit validity follows contract up to 4 years

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Confirm the France route
1-3 days
Check the official France-Visas, Service-Public, OFII/prefecture or EU Visa Code route, including visa requirement, purpose, eligibility, availability and duplicate mappings.
2
Prepare official documents
1-4 weeks
Gather passport, France-Visas form or receipt, photos, insurance, funds, host/job/study/family/business evidence, work authorisation or hosting agreement, translations and fee proof.
3
Submit application and pay fee
1 day
Submit through France-Visas and the competent visa centre or consulate, or through OFII/prefecture/ANEF where relevant, and pay official visa or tax-stamp fees.
4
Provide biometrics or follow-up evidence
1-6 weeks
Attend the visa-centre, consular or prefecture appointment, provide biometrics and respond to requests for additional documents, civil-status checks, work-authorisation checks or host/employer supplements.
Validate visa or request residence permit
Varies by route
After arrival, validate the VLS-TS online within the required period or apply for the residence permit where the visa remark requires it, then follow stay, work, family or student conditions.

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: EUR 99 long-stay visa fee; residence-permit tax/stamp may apply after arrival
Agent fee: $1,448
Travel: $747
Settling in: $6,118
Monthly living cost: $1,882

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Important notes

Talent Passport family members may receive multi-year permits and spouse/children entering their 18th year may work
Some current salary thresholds can be updated by decree and should be rechecked before filing
Long-stay talent visas can require prefecture/ANEF formalities after arrival

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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

France

Visa Routes Breakdown

Quick facts

Visa Routes Breakdown

Confirm the France route

Prepare official documents

Submit application and pay fee

Provide biometrics or follow-up evidence

Validate visa or request residence permit

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Health & Character

Important notes

Streams

Official sources

Confirm the France route

Prepare official documents

Submit application and pay fee

Provide biometrics or follow-up evidence

Validate visa or request residence permit

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Health & Character

Important notes

Streams

Official sources