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

Application Fee

449 EUR

Stay Duration

4 years

Renewable

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in France

Cost of Living

10% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€28,800

Quality of Life

155/200

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Overview

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.

Fee Breakdown

Long-stay visa fee	99 EUR
Residence permit tax	300 EUR
Residence permit stamp duty	50 EUR

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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

France

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

Validity10 years (renewable)

Processing2-4 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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

Secure a job contract or assignment with a French medical institution

Complete the online application via the France-Visas portal

Attend an appointment at a French consulate or visa center

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

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

Verified Claims (19)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Secure a job contract or assignment with a French medical institution; Complete the online applicati…	service-public.fr
Fee Breakdown	Long-stay visa fee: 99 EUR; Residence permit tax: 300 EUR; Residence permit stamp duty: 50 EUR	service-public.gouv.fr
Fees	€99 for the long-stay visa; €350 for the residence permit	service-public.gouv.fr
Forms	Attestation d'employeur	service-public.fr
Included Nationalities	—	service-public.fr
Job Offer Required	true	service-public.gouv.fr
Application Portal	https://france-visas.gouv.fr	france-visas.gouv.fr
Official Info	https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922	service-public.gouv.fr

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Overview

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.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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