Compare France visas side by side
Picking between two similar routes is where most people get stuck. These guides put the most-confused French visas next to each other - cost, processing time, work rights and the pathway to permanent residence.
Guides
5 comparisons
Source
france-visas.gouv.fr
Updated
June 2026
EU Blue Card vs Talent (Salarié Qualifié)Passeport Talent - EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Européenne) vs Passeport Talent - Qualified Employee (Master's or Young Graduate)Talent (French Tech) vs Talent (Création)Passeport Talent - Innovative Startup Founder (French Tech Visa) vs Passeport Talent - Company Creation (Création d'Entreprise)Salarié vs Talent (Salarié Qualifié)Employee Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour Salarié) vs Passeport Talent - Qualified Employee (Master's or Young Graduate)Naturalisation vs Déclaration (Mariage)French Citizenship by Naturalisation (Décret) vs French Citizenship by Marriage (Déclaration de Nationalité)VLS-TS vs Schengen CLong-Stay Visa Equivalent to Residence Permit (VLS-TS) vs Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Figures are indicative for 2025-26 and government fees and rules change. Confirm current costs and processing times at france-visas.gouv.fr before applying. General information only - not immigration advice.