FRANCE / EUROPEAN UNION BLUE CARD
The Talent – European Union Blue Card is a French residence and work authorization for highly qualified non-EU nationals recruited by an employer established in France. It allows the holder to live and work in France for a highly qualified position and may be issued for a period of up to four years, depending on the duration of the employment contract.
Salary threshold
The salary threshold is updated periodically and should be checked before each application. As of the latest official guidance reviewed in 2026, the French Talent – European Union Blue Card requires, among other conditions, a qualifying employment contract and remuneration meeting the applicable legal threshold.
Employment contract
The applicant must hold a qualifying employment contract or binding job offer for a highly qualified position in France. The minimum duration and salary conditions must be checked against the rules in force at the time of filing.
Benefits and mobility
The European Blue Card may facilitate family residence and professional mobility within the European Union, subject to the conditions and waiting periods applicable in the relevant Member State.