Coming to France

Coming to France needs preparation and strategy before applying to a visa.


Immigration: a more demanding integration process from 2026

The legal framework for immigration in France is undergoing significant changes with the publication of the decree of October 10, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, this decree introduces stricter requirements for obtaining a multi-year residence permit (excluding the “Talent Passport”), a resident card, and for access to French citizenship.

J2M, Paris Law Firm

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A residence permit for health professionals

The French Government intends to create a residence permit for Health Professionals willing to work and come to France with their family. The government wishes the creation of a new residence permit intended for health professionals, in order to attract foreign doctors in particular and thus “meet the need for recruitment” in […]


Is speaking French mandatory to get a French residence permit?

The first thing to master if you want to live or reside in a foreign country is its language! France, which grants French nationality to more than 100,000 foreigners a year, has required mastery of the French language from all applicants for long-term residence and naturalization. France thus requires a […]

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Change of status to Talent Passport European Blue Card

To request a change of status to Talent Passport, European Blue Card, you must make an appointment within the three months preceding the expiry date of your residence permit. You must make an appointment within the three months preceding the expiry date of your residence permit. This card is issued […]

European Blue Card