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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? France has announced that several work permit categories are now exempt from medical exams on arrival.
What does the change mean? Five categories of foreign workers and their family members will not have to attend a medical exam after arriving in France.
Background: In ruling No. 2014-921, on Aug. 18, the Office Francais de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (OFII) announced that, effective immediately, foreign nationals holding the following work permits no longer need to undergo medical exams after arriving in France:
BAL Analysis: Elimination of the medical exam upon arrival will ease an administrative hassle for foreign assignees and their family members.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in France. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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