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Talent - Medical and Pharmacy Professions
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Talent - Medical and Pharmacy Professions

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Estimated Cost

EUR €449

Stay Duration

4 years

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in France

Cost of Living
4% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€31,000
Quality of Life
173/200
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Overview

Multi-year work and residence permit for non-EU doctors, dentists, midwives, and pharmacists with a French health institution contract, bypassing labor market tests.

The Passeport Talent – Medical and Pharmacy Professions is a French multi-year permit under CESEDA L. 421-13-1 for non-EU doctors, dentists, midwives, and pharmacists. It addresses medical staff shortages by bypassing labor market tests and granting immediate work authorization tied to a French health institution.

Applicants must hold authorization to practice in France and earn at least €41,386.48 gross annually. The permit runs up to 4 years and is renewable; accompanying family members receive full work rights. Holders on a stable employment track can convert to a carte de résident.

This visa is ideal for non-EU medical professionals with a signed contract at a French hospital or clinic who need a fast, multi-year work and residence pathway without a labor market test.

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Cost Breakdown

Long-stay visa feeEUR €99
Residence permit taxEUR €300
Residence permit stamp dutyEUR €50
TotalEUR €449

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

L. 426-1 — 10-Year Resident Card (Carte de résident)
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L. 426-1 — 10-Year Resident Card (Carte de résident)

Validity10 years (renewable)
Processing2-4 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Signed employment contract or proof of assignment with a French medical institution

Authorization to practice (e.g., decision of assignment, temporary practice attestation, or authorization to practice)

Minimum annual gross salary of €41,386.48

Signed commitment to respect the principles of the Republic

KEY CRITERIA

Education

master or higher

Min. Income

41,386 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport.

Proof of professional authorization to practice in France (e.g., decision of assignment, temporary practice attestation, or authorization to practice).

Employment contract or proof of assignment in a French health establishment.

Proof of sufficient financial means (minimum annual gross salary of €41,386.48).

Proof of accommodation in France.

Signed commitment to respect the principles of the Republic.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Specifically designed to address medical shortages in France.
  • Includes work authorization, removing the need for a separate work permit.
  • Valid for up to 4 years and renewable.
  • Facilitates professional integration for non-EU trained health professionals.

Worth Knowing

  • Requires complex diploma recognition procedures for non-EU degrees
  • Mandatory French language proficiency for professional practice
  • Salary must meet specific thresholds set by ministerial decree

Application Process

1

Secure a job contract or assignment with a French medical institution

2

Complete the online application via the France-Visas portal

3

Attend an appointment at a French consulate or visa center

4

Validate the long-stay visa online within three months of arrival

5

Apply for the multi-year residence permit at the prefecture (by post or in person)

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