Article L421-14 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
Foreign nationals holding a diploma equivalent to a master’s degree who carry out research work or teach at university level, under a hosting agreement signed with a public or private organisation with a pre-approved research or higher education mission, will be issued a multi-annual residence permit bearing the words “passeport talent-chercheur” (talent-researcher passport) for a maximum period of four years. Where the hosting agreement mentions membership of a mobility programme,…