France

France is a leading country for R&D and innovations in the world. France is a prominent member state of European Union. France is open to globalization and a great country foreign investment destination. The chemical industry and tourism are key sectors in France and the country is infamous for high human development index. France produces worlds best wines from bordeux region.  Euro is the nations currency and Paris is the biggest and largest city in France.

Residence program

Talent – Economic Investor residence, from about €300,000.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence.

Investment name

Foreign direct investment

Minimum investment

€300,000 for the Talent – Economic Investor route (confirm before investing)

Qualifying investments

Invest in a french company and create jobs. Investments of over €1 million receive backing from Government incentives. Investments over €10 million given special investor status, residency given for 10 years.

Visa type

Business entrepreneur visa / Temporary residence permit valid for 2 years (renewable thereafter)

Processing time

3 months

Permanent residency

After 5 years

French citizenship

After 5 years of residence

Dual nationality

Allowed

VAT

20%

 

 

 

 

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.