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In 2025, France published an updated list of shortage professions, including over 80 vacancies for foreign workers. This initiative aims to address labor shortages in key sectors of the economy and simplify the process of obtaining work permits for skilled migrants, including citizens of Nepal, Moldova, and Mauritius.

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What Changed in 2025: Updated List of Shortage Professions

The new list, published in the Official Journal of France, streamlines the legalization of foreign workers, particularly those already in the country without the appropriate status. It is part of a broader government policy to tackle chronic labor shortages in high-demand sectors.

Key Sectors with Labor Shortages in France 2025

The shortage professions cover a wide range of industries:

  • Construction

  • Agriculture and Forestry

  • Hotel and Restaurant

  • Transport and Logistics

  • Healthcare and Social Care

  • Information Technology (IT)

  • Industry and Manufacturing

  • Renewable Energy

  • Household Services

Examples of Shortage Professions by Sector

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 personnel

Healthcare and Social Care:

  • Nurses, assistants, caregivers

  • Physiotherapists, doctors, kindergarten staff

  • 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 experts

  • AI specialists, network engineers, IT managers

Other Technical Specialties:

  • Refrigeration technicians, auto mechanics, elevator installers

  • Glaziers, surveyors, factory equipment operators

The full list of shortage professions is available on the Legifrance website.

How Foreigners Can Legalize Work in Shortage Professions

The updated list allows foreign workers already employed in shortage sectors without documentation to apply for legal status and a residence permit. This opens opportunities for thousands of people, particularly in hospitality, agriculture, and healthcare.

France’s Need for Foreign Workers in 2025

France will require between 250,000 and 310,000 foreign workers in 2025. With an aging population, immigration is now essential for maintaining economic growth. Despite welcoming over 331,000 migrants in 2022, labor shortages persist. The updated shortage professions list is a key tool to attract skilled foreigners and support critical sectors.

How to Benefit from the New Rules

Foreign professionals can:

  • Apply for a work permit under a simplified procedure

  • Transition from undocumented to legal worker status

  • Obtain a residence permit faster

  • Build a stable and long-term career in France

France’s updated shortage professions list in 2025 provides a clear path for skilled migrants to access work permits, secure legal status, and contribute to essential sectors of the French economy.

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