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Which family relationships qualify?

A spouse over 18 of a "talent" card holder; a child of the couple who became an adult after entering France as a minor; a child aged 16-18 who wishes to work; the spouse or child of an EU Blue Card holder whose family lived in an EU member state.

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  • https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F35792
    Avoir plus de 18 ans et être marié à une personne ayant une carte de séjour "talent" Être un enfant du couple, être devenu majeur et être entré en France en tant que mineur Être un enfant du couple, être âgé de 16 à 18 ans et souhaiter exercer une activité professionnelle Être l'époux ou l'enfant d'une personne ayant une carte de séjour ''talent-carte bleue européenne'' et votre famille vivait dans un État membre de l'Union européenne : titleContent , vous pouvez demander dans le mois qui suit votre entrée en France une carte de séjour ''talent famille''.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor holds a multi-year "talent" residence card (including "talent - EU Blue Card"); family members obtain a residence permit without going through family reunification.

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  • https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F35792
    membre de famille du titulaire d’une carte de séjour pluriannuelle « talent » et vous souhaitez obtenir un titre de séjour en tant que famille accompagnante ? Vous pouvez obtenir un titre de séjour sans passer par la procédure de regroupement familial.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The sponsor's residence card (or ID); for a spouse, a marriage certificate extract with the latest annotations; for a child, a full birth certificate with parentage.

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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

From abroad, apply for a visa at the French consulate and then online for the card after arrival. The card allows any salaried or self-employed work, lasts for the remaining validity of the sponsor's talent card, and after 5 years of residence with it renewal cannot be refused and is for 4 years.

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These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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