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.
