Healthcare & Pharmacy
2 permits in France
Permits and professional registrations for healthcare providers, pharmacies, and medical service businesses. This category covers licenses for chiropractors, osteopaths, dietitians, pharmacists, veterinarians, dental professionals, and operators of care facilities. It also includes registrations with health authorities, connections to national reimbursement systems, and permits for handling pharmaceutical substances.
Ocularist
RegionalIf you want to practice as an ocularist in France, you need a university diploma in applied ocular prosthetics (DU prothèse oculaire appliquée) and three years of professional experience working with an established ocularist or in a hospital department. You must register in the RPPS directory through the ARS (Agence Régionale de Santé) in your area within one month of starting work.As a healthcare professional, you are required to carry professional liability insurance. Your premises must meet accessibility and hygiene standards. The ocularist designs, manufactures and fits custom ocular prostheses for patients who have lost an eye, working closely with ophthalmologists.
Issued by: Regional Prefecture / Regional Health Agency
Optician
RegionalTo open an optical shop or practice as an optician (opticien-lunetier) in France, you must hold a BTS Opticien-Lunetier or an equivalent recognized diploma. You need to register in the RPPS directory (formerly ADELI) through the ARS of your area. If you open a shop without holding the diploma yourself, you must employ a qualified optician.The optician designs, fits and sells glasses, corrective lenses and contact lenses based on an ophthalmologist prescription. They can also perform optometric examinations to evaluate a client's vision. Registration with the Chambre de Commerce or the Guichet Unique is required depending on your business structure.
Issued by: Regional Prefecture / Regional Health Agency
