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July 7, 2021

France expands tech talent visa scheme and targets expats

Two thirds of French startups say their primary concern is how to hire the right talent.


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Viva Technology, ou VivaTech, est un rendez-vous annuel consacré à l'innovation technologique et aux start-up. Lieu : Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris

The French government is rolling out yet another initiative in its quest to become Europe’s most startup-friendly country. 'Welcome to La French Tech' will introduce a new tech visa scheme to the country, as well as push to bring back expat talent.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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