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French nationality: the B2 language level
Excerpt: French nationality: the B2 language level is now mandatory. In the context of French nationality, the required language level was raised to B2 following the publication of the decree of June 13, 2025.…
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The DRIETS Opinion for Entrepreneurs/Self-Employed Professionals – Now for Everyone
Excerpt: The DRIETS opinion for entrepreneurs/self-employed professionals in the service sector has now become mandatory. Foreign nationals engaged in a service-based professional activity must now obtain a DRIETS opinion before applying for the residence…
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European Blue Card Talent Passport: The Residence Permit for Highly Qualified Workers
Excerpt: The European Blue Card talent passport is a residence permit that falls under the category of talent passports. However, it existed before the creation of this type of permit, as it stems from…
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Talent Passport “Business Creation”: The Foreign Entrepreneur
Excerpt: The Talent Passport « Business Creation » is a multi-year residence permit provided under Article L421-16° of CESEDA. It is similar to the permit mentioned in Article L421-5°, which includes the designation « entrepreneur/self-employed professional. » There…
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Foreign Business Creator: Legal Framework and Formalities
Excerpt: A foreign business creator must obtain a residence permit to carry out their activity in France. This could either be a residence permit as an « entrepreneur/self-employed professional » as stipulated in Article L421-5° of…
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French citizenship : am I eligible ?
Excerpt: For most people living in France, obtaining French citizenship is the ultimate goal of their journey. However, one key piece of information is often misunderstood: French citizenship is not, and never will be,…
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Applying for a long stay visa : when to start the process ?
Excerpt: Applying for a long stay visa is often the first step of the immigration process that will lead you to come and live in France. Clients ofen want to know when they need…
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Delay for obtaining a residence permit in France : are they any rules ?
Excerpt: The delay for obtaining a residence permit in France is one of the question I hear the most. And indeed it is an important one. While you wait to know if you will…
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Délai d’une autorisation de travail : un oubli législatif ?
Excerpt: Le délai d’une autorisation de travail n’est pas fixe. Le code du travail ne prévoit pas dans sa partie relative à l’autorisation de travail un délai dont dispose l’autorité administrative pour répondre à…
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A word regarding the current visa situation
Excerpt: More and more I hear from clients that their visa application has been rejected for a simple tourist trip in France. And while the French administration congratulates itself on the number of persons…