French Republic
French Republic visa salary thresholds
France publishes fixed gross annual remuneration floors for Passeport talent categories on Service-Public. The salaried qualified category and EU Blue Card now have distinct figures.
Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in France?
The main skilled-work salary floor in French Republic is €39,582 / year (Passeport talent - salaried qualified employee), effective 1 June 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Verified against Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent on 27 June 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Passeport talent - salaried qualified employee Gross annual remuneration floor for the salaried qualified Talent Passport category, alongside the qualifying diploma and employment-contract requirements. Full Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) guide → | €39,582 / year | $42,500 | 2026-06-01 | Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent |
EU Blue Card France Gross annual remuneration floor for France's EU Blue Card category on the Service-Public Talent Passport page. | €59,373 / year | $64,000 | 2026-06-01 | Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent |
How often this changes
The published Talent Passport thresholds are route-specific and should be checked against Service-Public before filing; they no longer map cleanly to a simple two-times-SMIC shorthand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in France?
France publishes fixed gross annual remuneration floors for Passeport talent categories on Service-Public. The salaried qualified category and EU Blue Card now have distinct figures.
How often do France salary thresholds change?
The published Talent Passport thresholds are route-specific and should be checked against Service-Public before filing; they no longer map cleanly to a simple two-times-SMIC shorthand.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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