Carte Bleue Européenne (titre de séjour pour travailleurs hautement qualifiés)

Detailed information for this visa type in France.

residence_permit

Entry: conditional

Stay: Up to validity of card (usually 1-4 years depending on contract); renewable

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Fee

varies EUR (Administrative fees charged by prefectures; salary threshold required by law and may vary annually)

Max stay

Up to validity of card (usually 1-4 years depending on contract); renewable

Validity

Issued for at least 1 year and up to 4 years depending on employment contract

Entry type

conditional

Extendable

yes

Work allowed

yes (within holder's field; mobility within EU subject to rules)

Sponsorship required

yes (employer and qualifying contract required)

Financial requirements

minimum_income

Health insurance required

yes

Path to permanent residency

yes

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

Varies (often 1–3 months for work authorisation and card issuance)

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