In 2025, France is enhancing its appeal for European doctors and dentists due to a growing demand for healthcare, clearer regulation of administrative procedures, and the progressive modernization of facilities. To practice in full compliance, professionals trained in the European Union must be aware of several key aspects of the French legal framework. Here's a clear and up-to-date summary of essential obligations.
1. Exercise Authorization: An Essential Step
To practice in France, doctors and dentists trained in the European Union must obtain an exercise authorization issued by State services. This procedure is based on Directive 2005/36/EC, which harmonizes the recognition of professional qualifications within the EU.
The application must be submitted to the DREETS, responsible for verifying the authenticity of the degree, professional experience, and conformity of the candidate's pathway.
2. Mandatory Registration with the Professional Order
Once authorization is obtained, practitioners must register with the corresponding Order:
- 📌 Order of Doctors: for doctors of all specialties
- 📌 National Order of Dental Surgeons: for European dentists
This step allows the allocation of the RPPS number, essential for prescribing, practicing, and accessing hospital IT systems. To simplify the process, Euromotion offers a step-by-step guide: How to Register with the Order of Doctors.
3. Strengthened Quality Requirements in 2025
In 2025, public and private healthcare facilities are placing more emphasis on:
- ✔ updating professional skills,
- ✔ traceability of actions,
- ✔ adherence to medical protocols,
- ✔ safety in care and prescribing,
- ✔ mastery of medical French.
These requirements do not constitute new legal obligations, but their enforcement is now stricter, especially in hospitals, clinics, and dental offices that welcome European practitioners.
4. Contracts, Salaries, and Taxation: Understanding the French System
European doctors and dentists should be familiar with the basics of French contracts: employee status, hospital practitioner, independent or mixed practice. Earnings vary by mode of practice, region, and structure. Taxation includes mandatory social contributions and a progressive income tax.
To estimate your real net salary, you can use the Euromotion simulators, designed specifically for European healthcare professionals.
5. Practical Installation: Housing, Schools, and Integration
Beyond administration, your setup requires practical preparation: housing, schooling for children, learning French, transportation… To assist you, Euromotion offers several key resources:
- 🏡 Housing Guide: how to find accommodation in France
- 🎓 Schools & French courses
- 📘 Practical Guides & Useful Tools
A well-managed setup eases your adaptation in your future healthcare facility and enhances your chances of professional success.
6. Job Market: High Demand in 2025
France is facing a lasting shortage of doctors and dentists, especially in rural or suburban areas. Hospitals, clinics, and practices are actively seeking European professionals. You can view available positions here: Medical and Dental Job Offers.
🚀 Ready to Practice in France in 2025?
Euromotion Medical supports you in all your procedures, from exercise authorization to setting up:
- 🔎 Check the job offers for doctors and dentists
- 📘 Explore our practical guides
- 💼 Find your position at Mediirect
- 📩 Contact us: nicetomeetyou@euromotion.care
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