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FlashFranceSeptember 19, 2026

EU Commission Proposes New Rules to Streamline Recognition of Non-EU Professional Qualifications

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The European Commission this week proposed new legislation to accelerate the recognition of professional qualifications for non-EU citizens. Currently, the process often takes months, is costly, and requires separate document submission in each country.

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Key takeaways

  • The European Commission has proposed standardizing the recognition of diplomas from non-EU countries, moving towards a unified approach instead of varied national procedures.
  • The process is expected to become faster and more affordable, allowing professionals like doctors, engineers, and IT specialists to begin working sooner.
  • For those relocating, this means quicker access to the EU labor market and reduced bureaucracy when moving to France or other EU countries.

EU Commission Aims to Simplify Qualification Recognition

The European Commission this week introduced new legislation designed to simplify the recognition of professional qualifications for citizens from outside the EU. Currently, this process is a significant hurdle for those relocating, as a diploma for a doctor, engineer, or lawyer from countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, or Belarus often requires a separate, lengthy, and expensive procedure in each individual EU member state.

The proposed new rules aim for standardization, intending to make the process quicker and clearer. Instead of repeatedly gathering certificates, translations, and awaiting decisions from national authorities, professionals such as doctors, engineers, and IT specialists could enter the EU labor market faster, avoiding delays caused by diploma recognition.

For individuals relocating from countries like Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, this could mean a significant acceleration, potentially allowing them to start working sooner than the current waiting period of up to six months. France and other EU countries are actively seeking talent in medicine, IT, and engineering, and these new rules are expected to help address these shortages, offering a faster path to employment for qualified professionals.

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