France Spouse
Dependent Visa
Reunite in France via VLS-TS «vie privée et familiale» or family reunification.
Built to keep families together
France offers Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour (VLS-TS) «vie privée et familiale» for spouses, plus Regroupement Familial for residents settled 18+ months. Spouses of Talent Passport holders get an automatic accompanying-family permit with full work rights.
Once the visa is issued, the spouse must validate it with OFII within 3 months of arrival to convert it into a residence permit (titre de séjour).
Who qualifies for France?
- Main applicant on Passeport Talent, Étudiant (master's+), Salarié, or holds Carte de Résident
- Marriage recognised in France (transcribed at consulate if needed)
- Stable income — minimum SMIC level (~€1,766.92/month gross)
- Suitable accommodation (size depends on family)
- Health insurance coverage
- OFCII medical exam on arrival
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Spouse of Talent Passport holder: full unrestricted work rights immediately.
PR Pathway
Path to Carte de Résident (10-year card) after 3–5 years.
Children's Education
Children attend free école publique and benefit from CAF allocations.
Healthcare Access
PUMA universal healthcare access after 3 months residence.
Family Together
Family stays for full validity of main applicant's permit.
Yes — let's talk specifics for France
Spouses on accompanying Talent Passport: unrestricted work rights. Other family routes: work allowed after titre de séjour issued — any sector except regulated professions.
Processing Time
8–12 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
Sponsor must demonstrate income at SMIC level (~€1,767/month gross) for past 12 months. Tax notices (avis d'imposition) and 3 months payslips required.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Income below SMIC threshold
- !Inadequate accommodation size
- !Marriage not properly transcribed
- !Incomplete OFII process post-arrival
- !Health insurance gaps
The Future Link advantage
FAQs
Talent Passport spouses: yes immediately. Regroupement Familial spouses: yes after titre de séjour is issued.
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