European Union citizens wishing to work in France are still required to hold a residence permit for the duration of any transitional measures provided for in the accession treaty of the country of which they are nationals, unless the treaty stipulates otherwise.
If they wish to work in France, in compliance with the provisions of article L. 5221-2 du code du travail, a salaried activity in a profession characterised by recruitment difficulties and appearing on a list drawn up, at national level, by the administrative authority, they may not have the employment situation invoked against them.
If they have successfully completed a course of study at a nationally accredited higher education establishment leading to a diploma at least equivalent to a Master’s degree, they are not required to hold a residence permit in order to work in France.