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EU Blue Card Visa

The EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Européenne) is for highly qualified non-EU professionals seeking long-term employment in France. Requires university degree (3+ years) or 5 years equivalent experience, employment contract of 12+ months, and minimum salary of €59,373 (1.5x average gross salary). After 12 months, holders can relocate to other EU countries for skilled work. Benefits include family reunification rights and path to permanent residence. June 2025 reforms reduced standard processing times and improved intra-EU mobility rules.

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Processing Time

2-3 months, reduced under 2025 reforms

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Cost

€99 visa fee + €225 residence permit fee

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Duration

Length of contract + 3 months, max 4 years

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Work Rights

Full employment rights; intra-EU mobility after 12 months

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Renewability

Renewable with continued employment

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1University degree (3+ years study) OR 5 years professional experience
  • 2Employment contract of at least 12 months
  • 3Minimum gross annual salary of €59,373
  • 4Comprehensive health insurance
  • 5No criminal record

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