New for 2025: remuneration threshold now set at €41,386.48 gross per year

A decree published in June 2025 specifies the remuneration threshold applicable to the Talent Passport residence permit for medical and pharmaceutical professions. It is now set at €41,386.48 gross per year, which is the amount corresponding to the second level of associate practitioners. This clarification provides legal certainty for employers and practitioners concerned.

The “Talent – Medical and Pharmaceutical Professions” permit: what is it?

Created by Law No. 2024-42 of January 26, 2024, Article 31 (inserted into Article L. 421-13-1 of the CESEDA), this residence permit aims to facilitate the settlement in France of foreign healthcare professionals who have a license to practice. It is a multi-year permit, valid for up to four years, issued without prior work authorization, as part of a validated practice contract.

Who is this permit for?

This permit is intended for the following professionals:

Doctors

Pharmacists

Dental surgeons

Midwives

Eligibility requirements:

Hold a license to practice or an assignment decision in France (Articles L. 4111-2 and L. 4221-12 of the Public Health Code),

Be recruited or integrated into a healthcare institution (public or private),

Practice one of the medical or pharmaceutical professions mentioned in Articles L. 4111-1 and L. 4221-12-1 of the Public Health Code,

Receive remuneration of at least €41,386.48 gross per year,

Sign the charter of values of the Republic and the principle of secularism.

What is the applicable legal framework?

Article L. 421-13-1 of the CESEDA:

Foreign nationals who have been granted an assignment decision, a certificate allowing temporary practice, or an authorization to practice (…) who are employed in one of the medical or pharmaceutical professions (…) and can prove that they meet a remuneration threshold set by decree of the Council of State, shall be issued with a multi-year residence permit bearing the words “Talent – Medical and pharmaceutical profession”.

This card allows the holder to practice the professional activity that justified its issuance for a maximum period of four years.

What are the advantages of this permit?

Exemption from work authorization

Validity of up to 4 years (renewable if conditions are maintained)

Easier access to a residence permit, particularly after 3 years of regular residence

Unified permit covering all authorized medical and pharmaceutical professions

Official recognition of the career path of foreign healthcare professionals in France

In practice: how to obtain it?

Be in possession of an authorization or decision to practice in France;

Sign a contract with a healthcare institution;

Provide proof of gross annual income ≥ $41,386.48;

Sign the Republican Charter;

Submit the application on the ANEF platform, along with supporting documents (contract, diploma, authorization to practice, proof of income, etc.).

Conclusion

The “Talent – Medical and Pharmaceutical Professions” residence permit is a major step forward in making France more attractive to foreign healthcare professionals. By simplifying the legal framework and setting a clear remuneration threshold, it enhances the security of healthcare establishments and practitioners while providing a stable, transparent, and protective framework.

For foreign doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and midwives authorized to practice in France, it is a privileged gateway to long-term settlement and full professional integration.

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