Quick Installation Checklist: From Obtaining the Visa to First Patients in 3 Months

Quick Installation Checklist: From Getting Your Visa to First Patients in 3 Months

Settling quickly in France as a healthcare professional is possible with good preparation and proper support. From obtaining the visa to handling the first patients, each step can be anticipated. This checklist offers you a clear, realistic, and optimized three-month plan to turn your professional project into reality without stress or time loss.

Month 1: Essential Administrative Procedures

As soon as you have identified a job opportunity, start the procedures without delay. You need to:

• Obtain a job offer from a French establishment (public or private).
• Have your diploma recognized by the competent authority (Order or DREETS).
• Submit a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) application if you are not an EU citizen.
• Gather all necessary documents: identity papers, training certificates, CV, cover letter, etc.

This first month is also the opportunity to assess your French level and begin a refresher course if necessary.

Month 2: Installation and Preparation for Practice

Once the visa is obtained and your arrival in France confirmed:

• Organize your accommodation (furnished or temporary rental until you settle).
• Complete your registration with the relevant professional Order (Order of Physicians, Physiotherapists, etc.).
• Open a bank account and get your provisional social security number.
• Attend a short course on the French healthcare system, its digital tools (like the DMP, CPS, AmeliPro), and cultural codes of practice.

This month is crucial for securing your legal status and preparing for smooth integration.

Month 3: Start of Activity and First Patients

The third month marks the beginning of your medical activity. You must:

• Officially sign your employment contract or register as a freelance professional.
• Participate in team or integration meetings if you are in an establishment.
• Meet your first patients under supervision if necessary.
• Continue improving your medical and administrative French daily.

This month should allow you to gain confidence, discover your professional environment, and focus on the quality of your care.

The Role of Euromotion Medical Support

With Euromotion Medical, each step is simplified: we guide you through diploma recognition procedures, visa application preparation, accommodation search, and even your registration with the Order. Our partners host you in structures adapted to your profile and our advisors support you personally. You are never alone in your project.

Contact Us to Start Your Journey in France

With Euromotion Medical, your professional installation becomes clear, fast, and secure. Save time and start your new life with confidence.

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Start your medical installation in France today: contact Euromotion Medical and save time at every stage.