Reasons could be: Incomplete docs, unmet salary/qualifications. Appeal within 2 months or reapply; consult immigration experts.

Yes, spouses/partners and children can apply for accompanying permits with work/study rights; simplified reunification.

May/June 2025 reforms: Contracts ≥6 months (from 12), experience path (3 years in 7), reduced processing (15-30 days), easier EU transfers after 12 months, and long-term residency after 2 years.

Apply at prefecture before expiry with updated docs/proof of employment; fee €269; path to permanent residence after 5 years (or 2 in some cases per 2025 rules).

As EU citizens, Spaniards don't need it (free movement); non-EU residents in Spain apply via French consulates in Spain (e.g., Madrid/Barcelona).

Blue Card is EU-wide for skilled workers with mobility; Passeport Talent includes broader categories (e.g., investors) but similar benefits; Blue Card has stricter salary/qualifications.

€53,836.50 gross annually (1.5x €35,891 reference salary); no changes noted for 2025.

Up to 4 years (or contract duration if shorter); renewable.

Up to 90 days max, but 2025 reforms reduced standard times to 15-30 days for many applications.

Visa fee: €99; residence permit: €269 (fiscal stamp). Total ~€368, plus extras like translations.

Secure job offer; apply for long-stay visa at French consulate (e.g., in Spain); validate VLS-TS with OFII upon arrival; apply for residence permit at prefecture within 2 months.

Passport, photos, job contract/offer, qualifications proof (degree/experience), salary evidence, health insurance, residence proof, and civil status docs. Translations required.

Job contract ≥6 months, qualifications/experience as above, salary threshold, health insurance, no public policy threat, and proof of address. No labor market test applies.

Non-EU/EEA citizens with a university degree (3+ years higher education) or 5 years professional experience (relaxed to 3 years in last 7 years per 2025 updates), a job offer/contract ≥6 months (from 12 months pre-2025), and salary ≥€53,836.50 annually (1.5x average reference salary).

The France EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Européenne) is a multi-year residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU workers, allowing them to live and work in France. It's part of the Passeport Talent scheme and offers EU mobility after 18 months.