Your French employer must apply online via the "Administrative Dematerialization" portal. They need to prove they couldn’t find a local candidate (this is often waived for the A1, because "talent" implies scarcity).

Here is everything you need to know to secure one.

When you arrive at Paris CDG airport, the border police will ask for your "VLS-TS" validation. Do not hand them your passport and freeze. Smile, have your dossier ready, and say: "Je suis titulaire du Passeport Talent." It sounds impressive. And frankly, it is. Disclaimer: Immigration laws change frequently. Always check the official Service-Public.fr website or consult a French immigration attorney before applying.