France visas for Indian applicants: work, study, family, PR, visit and business
- Visa types
- 14
- Work permits
- 4
- Family routes
- 2
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
France14 routes
Talent permits for graduates and specialists, ordinary work permits with no labour-market test for shortage jobs like cooks and drivers, and up to 24 months for Indian graduates to find work.
- 1Student visa1–3 years
- 2APS job-search12 months, renewable once for Indians
- 3Talent Passport or work permit1–4 years
- 410-year residence cardafter 5 years
- 5French citizenship5 years; 2 after a French master's
Spouse and children on the Talent Passport (family) with work rights
10-year card after 5 years' regular residence
5 years, reduced to 2 after a master's from a French institution; B1 French
Work permits4
- Talent – salarié qualifiéMaster's + job, €39,582
- Talent – carte bleue européenne€59,373
- Talent – porteur de projetBusiness creation
- Salarié (CDI) / Travailleur temporaire (CDD)Labour-market test waived for métiers en tension: cooks, kitchen aides, waiters, construction, HGV drivers, care aides
Study3
- VLS-TS étudiantVia Campus France; €615 a month funds; 964 work hours a year
- APS / RECE job-search permit12 months, renewable once for Indians (24 months)
- 5-year Schengen circulation visaFor Indian master's alumni
PR & settlement2
- Carte de résident (10 years)After 5 years; B1 French + civic exam from 2026
- Naturalisation5 years, B2 French
Family & dependants2
- Talent – familleImmediate, with work rights
- Regroupement familialAfter 18 months' residence
Visit & tourist2
- Schengen type C90 days in 180; €90
- Business visitSame visa, invitation letter
Business & talent1
- Talent – porteur de projet / investisseurBusiness creation and investment categories
Quick answers
- Which France work permits visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Talent – salarié qualifié: Master's + job, €39,582 Talent – carte bleue européenne: €59,373 Talent – porteur de projet: Business creation Salarié (CDI) / Travailleur temporaire (CDD): Labour-market test waived for métiers en tension: cooks, kitchen aides, waiters, construction, HGV drivers, care aides
- Which France study visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- VLS-TS étudiant: Via Campus France; €615 a month funds; 964 work hours a year APS / RECE job-search permit: 12 months, renewable once for Indians (24 months) 5-year Schengen circulation visa: For Indian master's alumni
- Which France pr & settlement visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Carte de résident (10 years): After 5 years; B1 French + civic exam from 2026 Naturalisation: 5 years, B2 French
- Which France family & dependants visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Talent – famille: Immediate, with work rights Regroupement familial: After 18 months' residence
- Which France visit & tourist visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Schengen type C: 90 days in 180; €90 Business visit: Same visa, invitation letter
- Which France business & talent visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Talent – porteur de projet / investisseur: Business creation and investment categories
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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