A Personal Guide

We moved to
France.

A South African couple who figured out the Talent Passport visa without immigration lawyers.
Now we're sharing how we did it.

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Our Story

From South Africa
to France

The journey that led us to create this guide — and why we believe you can do it too.

May 2024

The Decision

We were living in South Africa with successful careers, James as an engineer, Nina as a property lawyer, but on a holiday to France we felt the pull to make it our permanent home. France was calling and the question was: how do we actually make it happen?

Winter 2024

The Research

Facebook groups, government websites, conflicting advice everywhere. Then we discovered the Talent Passport. It lets you bring your spouse from the beginning, and they can work too. We knew lawyers could cost thousands, so we decided to figure it out ourselves.

Spring 2024

The Application

The business plan, DRIEETS certification, and the €30,000 investment puzzle. We navigated it all and learned what actually works.

November 2024

Approved!

Our Talent Passport was approved 1 week after submitting it! 4 years of residency secured. We celebrated with family over Christmas before preparing for the big move.

January 2025

The Move

We packed our bags and made the move to France. Now we're sharing exactly how we did it so you can do the same.

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We spent months piecing together information from different sources. We knew there had to be a better way, so we created it.
James & Nina
James & Nina
Engineer & Property Lawyer
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The Problem

Why We Built This

The frustrations we faced, that you shouldn't have to

Expensive Lawyers

We knew lawyers would cost thousands of euros just for basic guidance on the visa process

Conflicting Advice

Every forum post and Facebook group had completely different information

Scattered Information

No single source had the complete picture from start to finish

The €30K Mystery

Nobody explained how to structure and recover your investment properly

The Guide

What's Inside

Everything we wish we had when we started — organized, clear, and actionable.

01

Business Plan Wizard

Answer simple questions and we generate your business plan in the exact format that got us approved.

02

DRIEETS Submission Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough of the certification process. What to submit and when.

03

€30K Investment Strategy

How to structure your investment so you can recover it completely. Worth thousands.

04

Company Domiciliation

Getting a registered address for your French company. We share what worked.

05

Tax Optimization Basics

Understanding French taxes and minimizing social charges in your first year.

06

Document Checklist

Every document you need, in the right format, for every step of the process.

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The France Blueprint

One comprehensive guide. Everything you need to get your Talent Passport - Business Creator visa.

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Business Plan Wizard
DRIEETS Submission Guide
€30K Investment Recovery Strategy
Company Domiciliation Walkthrough
Tax Optimization Basics
Full Document Checklist
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FAQ

Common Questions

What we wish someone had told us

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"See you in France!"

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