French Republic
Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié): government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Source auto-reconfirmed 1 August 2026 by the daily automated check (figures unchanged since last review).
France publishes EUR 350 in residence-card tax and stamp duty for Talent Passport salaried workers.
These are the fees paid to the French Republic government. For sponsored routes, the payer varies by country and component; use the item notes and primary source to confirm whether the sponsor, applicant, or both pay. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) cost in France?
France publishes EUR 350 in residence-card tax and stamp duty for Talent Passport salaried workers.
Verified against Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
€350
Single applicant, residence card only
No changes recorded for this figure since 1 July 2026.
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Talent residence-card tax and stamp# Service-Public lists EUR 50 stamp duty plus EUR 300 tax for the multi-year talent residence card. Consular/VAC charges can be separate. | €350 | Yes |
Worked example
Single applicant, residence card only — €350
- EUR 50 stamp duty
- EUR 300 tax
How to read these fees
The €350 headline covers single applicant, residence card only. Of the 1 component listed above, 1 is mandatory. The single biggest mandatory line is Talent residence-card tax and stamp at €350.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Accompanying family members receive Passeport talent - famille status and should budget for their own residence-card/card-issuance charges.
Why fees change
Residence-card tax and stamp amounts are set in French national rules and published on Service-Public; verify at filing because consular and local service fees can sit outside this line.
Primary source
Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/france/talent-passport-salaried. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Primary source (1)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) cost in government fees?
France publishes EUR 350 in residence-card tax and stamp duty for Talent Passport salaried workers. The worked example assumes single applicant, residence card only, totalling €350. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
Residence-card tax and stamp amounts are set in French national rules and published on Service-Public; verify at filing because consular and local service fees can sit outside this line.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Accompanying family members receive Passeport talent - famille status and should budget for their own residence-card/card-issuance charges.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié).
Processing time
How long the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.