The decree listing the “professions in tension,” or those with recruitment difficulties in various geographical regions, has been updated as of May 22, 2025.

Key Points:

  • The list was established in 2021 to enable French companies to recruit foreign workers from outside the European Union without first having to submit a job offer, speeding up the hiring process.
  • The list of professions is divided by geographical regions.
  • Some of the sectors most in demand include:
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Hospitality
    • Transportation
    • Home care and domestic support

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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