France has opened more than 80 vacancies for foreigners in 2025. Find out which professions are in short supply and how to work and live legally in France

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In 2025, France published an updated list of shortage professions: 80+ vacancies for foreigners. The move is aimed at overcoming the shortage of personnel in important sectors of the economy and facilitating the process of obtaining a work permit for skilled migrants, including citizens of Nepal, Moldova and Mauritius.

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What changed in 2025: a new list of shortage professions for foreign workers in France

The new list, published in the Official Journal of France, simplifies the legalization of foreign workers, especially those who are already in the country without the appropriate status. It is also part of a general government policy aimed at solving chronic labor shortages in certain sectors.

In which sectors are there a shortage of workers in France in 2025?

The list of shortage professions includes the following sectors:

- Construction

- Agriculture and forestry

- Hotel and restaurant business

- Transport and logistics

- Health care and social care

- Information technology

- Industry and manufacturing

- Renewable energy

- Household services

Current list of shortage professions in France 2025: construction, medicine, IT and other sectors

Construction

- Engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters

- Welders, equipment operators, roofers

- Bricklayers, decorators

Hotel and restaurant sector

- Cooks, waiters, assistant cooks

- Bakers, butchers, fishmongers

- Hotel staff, room service

Health care and care

- Nurses, assistants, caregivers

- Physiotherapists, doctors, kindergarten workers

- Veterinarians

Agriculture and forestry

- Farmers, gardeners, livestock breeders

- Vintners, foresters, agronomists

Industry and manufacturing

- Machine operators, technicians, assemblers

- Welders, metalworkers

- Quality and service specialists

Transport and logistics

- Truck and bus drivers

- Tram drivers, packers, logisticians

IT and digital professions

- Software developers, data analysts, cybersecurity

- AI specialists, network engineers, IT managers

Other technical specialties

- Refrigeration technicians, auto mechanics, elevator installers

- Glaziers, surveyors, factory equipment operators

The full list is on the Legifrance website.

How to legalize in France in 2025 due to work in scarce professions?

The update of the list also allows foreigners already working in these sectors without documents to apply for legal status and a residence permit. This could significantly change the lives of thousands of people, especially in the hospitality, agriculture and care sectors.

France needs up to 310,000 foreign workers in 2025: migration becomes a necessity

According to the Terra Nova think tank, France will need between 250,000 and 310,000 foreign workers in 2025. Due to an aging population, immigration is no longer seen as an alternative, but as a necessary condition for economic growth.

Although the country welcomed more than 331,000 migrants in 2022 alone, the shortage of personnel remains. The new list is a tool to attract qualified foreigners and support key sectors.

How to take advantage of the new rules?

Foreign professionals can:

- Apply for a work permit under a simplified procedure

- Go from illegal to legal worker status

- Get a residence permit faster than before

- Build a stable career in France

Tip: Make sure your qualifications are recognized in France and consult an immigration lawyer or consultant before submitting your documents.

Shortage professions in France - a chance for legal work and a new life in 2025. With over 80 professions on the list, the path to a stable future has become more open than ever.

Reminder! France has simplified the conditions for obtaining the EU Blue Card in 2025. Experience instead of a diploma, shorter contracts and easier relocation from other EU countries. We have already told you how the procedure for obtaining a permit for skilled workers in France will change.

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