The permit is available to qualified employees, startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and recognized professionals seeking to live and work in France.
This option is commonly used by retirees, investors, financially independent individuals, digital asset holders, and persons with recurring non-employment income.
For programs of 3–12 months, the VLS-TS must be validated upon arrival. For programs longer than one year, you initially apply for the visa and later renew it or obtain a multi-year residence permit.