🇫🇷 France · Researcher
Carte de séjour pluriannuelle « talent-chercheur-programme de mobilité » — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €26,400 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Education | masters |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €350 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/researcher-france_en.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Education
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.