Researchers from Non-European Countries

Do you come from a country outside of the European Union (except Algerian citizens) and are conducting research or teaching at a university in France for more than 90 days? The “Passeport talent – chercheur” (researcher – Talent passport) residence permit is made for you!

Have you just arrived in France with a « talent – chercheur » visa?

The steps required to apply for a « talent – chercheur » (researcher) residence permit may vary based on your circumstances :

• You have just arrived in France holding a visa visa « talent-chercheur », « PT4 VLSTS valider en ligne » valid between 4 and 12 months (ex visa « Passeport talent chercheur » ,« CESEDA R311-3 9° » ou « 431-16 10° ») 
• You have just arrived in France holding a visa visa « talent-chercheur », « PT4 VLS » valid for 3 months (ex visa « passeport talent-chercheur », « CESEDA L313-20 4° » ou L421-14 »)

Are you already living in France with a residence permit and you wish to renew it?

• You wish to apply for the renewal of your « talent-chercheur » residence card or VLS TS

And what about your family?

Your family that will be accompanying you (spouse and children) may benefit from a specialized process.

For more information regarding your spouse

For more information regarding your children

Please note that if you are already in possession of a researcher residence permit issued by a member country of the European Union (in accordance with Council Directive 2005/71/CE dated October 12, 2005). You can:

• carry out a portion of your research in France in accordance with the hosting agreement signed in the first member state, if your stay in France will last 3 months or les
• apply for a “Passeport talent – chercheur” from the police headquarters of your place of residence in France, without applying for a visa beforehand, if you will be staying in France for longer than 3 months