France Visa Rule Changes

Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in France, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.

June 2026

Minimum monthly income from the activity: €1,823.03 a month to €1,867.02 a month
June 1, 2026France Freelancer Visa monthly income from activity
Minimum monthly resources (visitor): €1,443.11 a month to €1,477.93 a month
June 1, 2026France Long-Stay Visa monthly resources visitor
Minimum resources (founders): €21,876.36 a year to €22,404.20 a year
June 1, 2026France Tech Visa resources founders
Minimum wage (SMIC), gross monthly for 35 hours: €1,823.03 a month to €1,867.02 a month
June 1, 2026France guide wage smic gross monthly

Residence card fee, first issue (paid in France): €225 one-time to €350 one-time
May 1, 2026France EU Blue Card residence card fee first
Residence card fee, first issue (paid in France): €225 one-time to €350 one-time
May 1, 2026France Freelancer Visa residence card fee first
Residence card fee, first issue (paid in France): €225 one-time to €350 one-time
May 1, 2026France Talent Card (Qualified Employee)residence card fee first
Residence card fee, first issue (paid in France): €225 one-time to €350 one-time
May 1, 2026France Tech Visa residence card fee first
VLS-TS validation tax (paid online after arrival): €200 one-time to €300 one-time
May 1, 2026France guide vls-ts validation tax paid

Minimum gross annual salary: €53,836.50 a year to €59,373 a year
Aug. 31, 2025France EU Blue Card gross annual salary

Minimum gross annual salary: €43,243.20 a year to €39,582 a year
June 16, 2025France Talent Card (Qualified Employee)gross annual salary