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Article L421-21 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

A foreign national whose national or international reputation is established or who is likely to make a significant and lasting contribution to the economic development, regional planning or influence of France and who comes to France to carry out an activity in a scientific, literary, artistic, craft, intellectual, educational or sporting field will be issued with a multi-annual residence permit marked “talent passport” for a maximum period of four years.

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Article L421-21


L’étranger dont la renommée nationale ou internationale est établie ou susceptible de participer de façon significative et durable au développement économique, à l’aménagement du territoire ou au rayonnement de la France et qui vient y exercer une activité dans un domaine scientifique, littéraire, artistique, artisanal, intellectuel, éducatif ou sportif se voit délivrer une carte de séjour pluriannuelle portant la mention ” passeport talent ” d’une durée maximale de quatre ans.
Cette carte permet l’exercice de toute activité professionnelle.

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