European nationals with a diploma from a Member State of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) which does not comply with European rules must request a authorization to practice.

The file includes subsequent documents :

• Application form for authorization to practice the profession, duly completed and showing, where appropriate, the specialty in which the applicant files his application
• Readable photocopy of a valid identity document on the date of submission of the file
• A copy of the evidence of formal qualifications permitting the pursuit of the profession in the country of acquisition and, where appropriate, a copy of the evidence of formal qualifications as a specialist
• Where appropriate, copies of additional diplomas
• All relevant documents proving continuous training, experience and skills acquired during the professional exercise in a Member State of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or in a third State (certificates of appointment, activity report, operating report, etc.)
• In the performance of duties in a State other than France, a declaration by the competent authority of that State, less than one year old, attesting to the absence of sanctions
• A copy of the certificates issued by the authorities issuing the evidence of formal qualifications specifying the level of training and, year by year, the details and hourly volume of the courses followed and the content and duration of the validated courses.

European nationals with a diploma from a Member State out EU (EU) and not party to the European Economic Area (EEA) but recognized by one of those States shall request a authorization to practice.

The application package includes subsequent documents :

• Application form for authorization to practice the profession, duly completed and showing, where appropriate, the specialty in which the applicant files his application
• Readable photocopy of a valid identity document on the date of submission of the file
• A copy of the evidence of formal qualifications permitting the pursuit of the profession in the country of acquisition and, where appropriate, a copy of the evidence of formal qualifications as a specialist
• Where appropriate, copies of additional diplomas
• All relevant documents proving continuous training, experience and skills acquired during the professional exercise in a Member State of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or in a third State (certificates of appointment, activity report, operating report, etc.)
• In the performance of duties in a State other than France, a declaration by the competent authority of that State, less than one year old, attesting to the absence of sanctions
• Recognition of evidence of formal qualifications and, where applicable, evidence of specialist training, established by the authorities of the State, Member State of the European Union (EU) or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), which has recognized such evidence of formal qualifications. Such recognition must enable the beneficiary to practice his profession there.
• Proof of having practiced the profession for a period of 3 years (full-time equivalent), where appropriate in the specialty, in the Member State which recognized the evidence of formal qualifications
• A copy of the certificates issued by the authorities issuing the evidence of formal qualifications specifying the level of training and, year by year, the details and hourly volume of the courses followed and the content and duration of the validated courses.

When the diploma has been issued by a State out EU (EU)or European Economic Area (EEA), the following steps must be followed before applying for a license to practice:

1. Enroll in the knowledge verification tests (KVTs)
2. Perform a Skills Building Pathway (PCC). This is a year of paid hospital service as associate practitioner.

The file includes the following documents:

• Application form for authorization to practice the profession, duly completed and showing, where appropriate, the specialty in which the applicant files his application
• Readable photocopy of a valid identity document on the date of submission of the file
• A copy of the evidence of formal qualifications permitting the pursuit of the profession in the country of acquisition and, where appropriate, a copy of the evidence of formal qualifications as a specialist
• Where appropriate, copies of additional diplomas
• All relevant documents proving continuous training, experience and skills acquired during the professional exercise in a Member State of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or in a third State (certificates of appointment, activity report, operating report, etc.)
• In the performance of duties in a State other than France, a declaration by the competent authority of that State, less than one year old, attesting to the absence of sanctions
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Copy of the notification of the results of the knowledge verification tests
• Original of the certificates drawn up by the director of the establishment concerned indicating the status under which the applicant has performed his duties and the working time counted as weekly vacations for associated attachés and half-days for practitioners covered by the other statutes.
• Evaluation report.