Reasons could be: Incomplete docs or invalid hosting agreement. Appeal within 2 months or reapply; consult experts.

EU citizens don't need it for work (free movement); non-EU in Spain apply via French consulates (e.g., Madrid).

Researcher focuses on hosting agreements without salary min; qualified employee requires Master's/exp and €43,243 salary.

Apply at prefecture 2-3 months before expiry with updated hosting agreement and integration proof (A2 French from 2026); path to permanent residency after 5-7 years.

No fixed threshold; prove sufficient resources (€615/month or equivalent funding/stipend).

No, the hosting agreement serves as authorization; no separate permit needed.

Yes, spouses/children apply for accompanying permits with work/study rights; provide relationship proof.

Up to 4 years (renewable); based on hosting agreement duration. Short stays: 12 months max.

Visa fee €99; residence validation tax €200-300. Additional for translations/exams.

Submit online via France-Visas.gouv.fr, book VFS Global appointment (e.g., in Spain), pay fees. Validate VLS-TS with OFII/prefecture within 3 months of arrival.

15-60 days; 2025 reforms streamlined talent permits, reducing delays for researchers.

Passport, photos, hosting agreement (CERFA 1407601 or 1457105), application form, proof of resources (€615/month min), accommodation, insurance, and translations.

Hosting agreement (convention d'accueil), valid passport, proof of resources/accommodation, health insurance. For stays >12 months, it's the Passeport Talent; shorter stays may use VLS-TS.

It's a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) under Passeport Talent "chercheur" for non-EU researchers, PhD students, or academics to conduct research/teach in France, valid up to 4 years as a multi-year residence permit.

Non-EU/EEA citizens with a hosting agreement from a French research institution (public/private) for research, PhD, or teaching. No salary threshold, but proof of resources required; EU citizens like Spaniards don't need it.