France has recently amended its “Talent Passport” residence permit criteria, thereby enabling the foreign professionals and qualified employees to live and work there. These amendments in the law primarily focus on the lowered salary thresholds, which is to attract global talent for economic growth and to make the permit more accessible to them.
What Has Changed: Key Updates
- Adjusted Salary Requirements
The new requirement for the “Talent – Qualified Employee” permit includes a lower salary floor. Applicants must now fulfill an average gross yearly salary figure, which is about 8% less than before. This lowers the minimum threshold, especially for candidates with master’s level qualifications seeking employment under this qualified employee category.
- EU Blue Card Remains Stringent
For applicants under the
EU Blue Card route, one-and-a-half times the average wage fixed by the ministerial order is the higher salary prescribed. This is done in order to keep qualification and remuneration standards at a higher level.
- Simplified “Talent” Classification
The previous “Passport Talent” label has been shortened and includes such categories as “Qualified Employee,” “Medical &Pharmacy Professions,” and “Project Leader.”
Who Stands to Benefit
Master’s-level and beyond professionals, especially in competitive-paying sectors, are those more apt to gain. The lower requirement will help those who were just under the bar before. Highly paid positions and worldwide mobility would continue to be the domain of EU Blue Card or higher skill recipients.
Take the First Step with Abhinav Immigration Services
If France is the next stop in your work and settlement plans, then the Talent Passport are easier to obtain now.
Abhinav Immigration Services will hence decide which category fits your profile, guide you in compiling your documents for submission, comply with the requirements, and with confidence so that your application can stand a good chance.
