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Article L421-11 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who is employed in a highly qualified job for a period of one year or more, and who can provide proof of a diploma attesting to at least three years of higher education or at least five years’ professional experience of a comparable level, will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit bearing the words “passeport talent-carte bleue européenne” for a period equal to that shown on…

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Article L421-12 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national holding a multi-annual residence permit bearing the words “passeport talent-carte bleue européenne” provided for in article L. 421-11 and who provides proof of uninterrupted residence, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force, of at least five years in the territory of a Member State of the European Union under cover of an identical card, may be issued with a resident card bearing the words “long-term…

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Article L421-13 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who comes to France on an assignment between establishments in the same company or between companies in the same group and who can prove, in addition to at least three months’ professional seniority in the group or company established outside France, an employment contract concluded with the company established in France will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit bearing the wording “talent passport” for a maximum…

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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,…

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Article L421-15 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who has been admitted to another Member State of the European Union in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, study, training, voluntary service and pupil exchange programmes or educational projects and au pair work may stay in France, after notifying the…

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Article L421-16 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who has obtained a diploma equivalent to a master’s degree or who can provide evidence of at least five years’ professional experience at a comparable level and who, providing evidence of a real and serious economic project, sets up a business in France, will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit bearing the wording “talent passport” for a maximum period of four years.

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Article L421-17 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who provides evidence of an innovative economic project, recognised by a public body, will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit bearing the wording “talent passport” for a maximum period of four years. This card allows the holder to carry out a commercial activity related to the innovative economic project that justified its issue.

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Article L421-19 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who holds the position of legal representative in an establishment or company established in France, as long as he or she is an employee or corporate officer in an establishment or company in the same group, will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit bearing the wording “talent passport” for a maximum period of four years, subject to providing proof of the salary threshold set by decree…

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Article L421-20 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national who works as a performer, as defined in article L. 212-1 of the French Intellectual Property Code, or who is the author of a literary or artistic work as defined in article L. 112-2 of the same code, will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit bearing the wording “talent passport” for a maximum period of four years, subject to providing proof of the remuneration threshold set…

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