In 2026, France is attracting an increasing number of European doctors thanks to high demand, attractive salaries, and a stable professional environment. To practice legally, it is essential to follow several administrative steps. Here is a clear and simple guide to understand this process.
1. Prepare the necessary documents
Before any procedure in France, you must gather the documents required under the Directive 2005/36/EC.
- ✔ European medical diploma
- ✔ EU conformity certificate
- ✔ Certificate of professional good conduct
- ✔ Identification and administrative documents
2. Obtain the authorization to practice from the DREETS
The first official step is to submit your file to the DREETS. This is the body that grants the practice authorization for all European doctors.
- 📌 Verification of the diploma's authenticity
- 📌 Analysis of professional background
- 📌 Decision on practice authorization
Official site: https://dreets.gouv.fr
3. Register with the National Council of the Order of Doctors
After authorization from the DREETS, registration with the CNOM is mandatory to practice. This Order assigns you your RPPS number, essential for prescribing and billing.
Order of Doctors: https://www.conseil-national.medecin.fr/
For European dentists reading this article, registration is done with the National Order of Dental Surgeons: ONCD
4. Cooperate with the ARS of your region
The Regional Health Agencies (ARS) organize and supervise the health system in each region. They notably intervene for:
- 📍 validating certain hospital positions
- 📍 organizing territorial health care offerings
- 📍 supporting the arrival of new practitioners
5. Choose your mode of practice: employed or private
Once your procedures are validated, you can practice under different statuses:
- 🏥 Employed (hospital, clinic, health center)
- ⚕️ Private (individual or group practice)
- 🔄 Mixed practice
To estimate your future net income according to the chosen status, use the Euromotion salary simulators.
6. Prepare your installation: housing, language, daily life
Settling in France also involves several practical aspects.
- 🏡 Find housing: Euromotion housing guide
- 🎓 Learn medical French: courses and schools for French
- 📘 Understand common procedures: all the practical guides
7. Professional integration in France
France offers an excellent quality of life and a structured health system. You will benefit from support on:
- 🤝 integration in your establishment
- 📄 understanding medical protocols
- 💬 communication in medical French
- 🌍 personal and family installation
🚀 Ready to start your procedures to practice in France in 2026?
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- 🔎 Job offers: see opportunities
- 📘 Practical guides: start your procedures
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