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Macron Highlights Pathways to France During 60th Anniversary: The "Green Light for Talent" Shines Bright

In December 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron successfully concluded his fourth state visit to China. Against the grand backdrop of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, this visit injected strong momentum into the deepening of bilateral ties. During the visit, President Macron emphasized on multiple public occasions that technological cooperation and talent exchange are the core engines for upgrading Sino-French economic and trade relations. He clearly conveyed France's national strategy: France is committed to building a world-leading innovation ecosystem and requires the influx of outstanding talent and innovative forces from around the globe.

 

According to statistics, in the first 11 months of 2025, the bilateral trade volume between China and France exceeded the $200 billion mark. Against the backdrop of continued heating in trade cooperation, the two-way flow of talent has become the key to further activating the potential of bilateral cooperation.

 

Simultaneously, the French government is fully advancing the "France 2030" plan, investing €54 billion to establish France as a global innovation hub for semiconductors, biotechnology, and green energy. The logic is straightforward: to build France into a global hub for innovation, money alone is not enough; people are essential. Therefore, unlike the general tightening of immigration policies across Europe, France is now more eager than ever for the participation of global high-tech talent, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.



Policy Interpretation: A Long-Term Commitment to Talent Attraction

The "Passeport Talent" traces its roots back to 2016, with a well-established history and clear strategic continuity. This policy aims to consolidate and simplify residence permit categories for high-quality talent. Regardless of changes in the external environment, the French government has used legal forms to preserve a "green channel" for high-quality talent.

 

Starting January 1, 2026, under the new Comprehensive Immigration Law, France will implement French language and civic test requirements for certain residence permits and naturalization applicants—such as a generally mandatory A2 French level. However, amidst this wave of "restrictions," the "Passeport Talent" category is explicitly exempted by law. This attitude of maintaining "privileged treatment" during a cycle of tightening policies is sufficient proof of France's long-term commitment to talent introduction and policy stability.

 

Defying the Trend: France as a Strategic "All-Rounder"

As a core EU nation, a G7 member, and one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, France offers a "comprehensive, high-specification" top-tier standard of living:

✓ Step-by-Step Identity Planning

The Passeport Talent offers an initial residence permit of up to 4 years, far exceeding the common 1-2 year renewal models. After 5 years, you can apply for the EU Long-Term Resident Permit, a "European Gateway" for living, working, or studying across the EU (excluding Ireland and Denmark). Notably, while most countries issue 5-year permits, the French-issued EU long-term card is valid for 10 years. Furthermore, you can apply for French citizenship and enjoy the rights of an EU citizen.

✓ Whole Family Accompaniment, Rapid Landing

Under the "one applicant, whole family" policy, the spouse holds a "Talent - Family" residence permit. This grants full authorization to work or run a business immediately—a rare privilege in Europe that ensures total career flexibility and family planning.

✓ Elite Education at Local Costs

For many families, the essence of immigration is an investment in education. France possesses the world-class "Grandes Écoles" system, which has cultivated numerous global political and business leaders and industry elites, leading the world in fields such as business, engineering, and humanities. Children of Talent Passport holders enjoy the same educational benefits as French citizens, gaining access to top global institutions at a lower cost.

✓ World-Leading Healthcare and Quality of Life

Ranked 1st for expats in 2026 by International Living and consistently top-rated by the WHO, France provides comprehensive, top-tier medical coverage. It is more than a visa; it is a lifelong safety net for your family’s health.


✓ A Safe Haven for Assets

As Europe's economic engine and a core EU member, France is your strategic gateway to a single market of 450 million consumers. It provides the ideal platform for building a multinational structure, delivering dual value by simultaneously securing your personal identity and accelerating corporate expansion.

 

Dual Tracks: Realizing Your European Dream

Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or an established business leader, there is a place for you in this mature legislation.

▶️Path A: “Talent for Company founders” residence permit

[Whom] Holders of a Master's degree or 5 years of work experience.

[What] Residency based on creating compnay in France. There is no need to spend millions of RMB buying property or purchasing risk funds. As long as you have a solid business plan and commit to investing €30,000 (approx. 230,000 RMB) to start a business in France, you can leverage this French residence card.

▶️Path B: “Talent marked Company director”residence permit

[Whom] Domestic company shareholders/senior executives.

[What] Supported by the parent company. No need for individuals to explain complex sources of funds. As long as you rely on a domestic parent company to set up a branch/representative office in France and hold a core position as a legal representative. This is not just immigration; it is a crucial step in corporate globalization.

 

The Second Half of European Immigration in 2026: Goodbye "Old Era," Hello "Talent Era"

In the immigration industry, "stability" is often fleeting, while "change" is eternal. Although France is currently welcoming talent with open arms, we must clearly see the trend: the tightening of EU immigration in 2026 is a general trend. The future will likely face universally higher language requirements and strict scrutiny of residency duration.

Amidst these changes, the greatest wisdom is not to dwell on the past but to focus on seizing current certainty. Since this channel currently requires no language proficiency and has a very low requirement, now is the time to grasp this tangible "strategic entry point" and enter France at its most "cost-effective" moment.

 

Globevisa Professional Empowerment: The Time to Layout Europe is Now

As a professional immigration agency, we care not only about visa approval but also about your long-term business and life layout.

1. Exclusive Handling, Source Locking

Distinct from standard market agencies, we prioritize strict adherence to French law. Leveraging deep local resources, we secure core government approvals and ensure every step aligns precisely with immigration regulations—eliminating reliance on luck or probability.

2. Rare "Full-Cycle" Service

As early as the policy lauch in November 2016, we have been deeply involved in this field. Our landed clients have all successfully exchanged for long-term residence cards. We provide a "one-stop" closed-loop service from project startup, company registration, and initial submission to subsequent landing, settling in, and residence renewal, ensuring a worry-free experience.

3. Layer-by-Layer Audit and Control

"Rejecting assembly-line work with DIY templates; every document is a custom product." Recognizing that French authorities prioritize sound business logic, every application undergoes a rigorous triple-audit by senior consultants, project managers, and legal experts. This meticulous process maximizes your success rate and secures your future without compromise.

 

Want to know which path suits your conditions? Welcome to click "Read More" or scan the QR code to leverage current policy advantages of "talent dividends" before the European gates close!

 

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