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France will implement major immigration fee hikes starting May 1, 2026. First-time residence permits rise to €300, citizenship applications jump nearly five-fold to €255, and APS permits now cost €100. Renewal fees remain unchanged. Foreign nationals and employers should act before the deadline to secure current rates.
France has introduced major reforms to its EU Blue Card program effective May 2, 2025, aligning with the 2021 EU Blue Card Directive. These changes aim to attract highly skilled non-EU professionals by simplifying eligibility, reducing bureaucracy, and improving intra-EU mobility.