For the employees mentioned in 1° to 3° of article D. 1242-3, the maximum duration of the fixed-term employment contract may not exceed twenty-four months.
In the case mentioned in 2°, the contract may be concluded for the duration of the work placement where this duration is set by regulation.
For foreign nationals subject to the work permit system provided for in article R. 5221-1, the maximum duration of the contract is that for which the provisional permit was granted. If the authorisation is renewed, the maximum duration is extended by the same amount and the term of the contract may be postponed as many times as the authorisation is renewed.
For the employees mentioned in 4° of article D. 1242-3, the duration of the contract may not exceed that of the period for which financial assistance is granted.