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Psychologist Homologation in France

Get your psychology title recognized. Work in France with stability, CDI contracts & 35h weeks.

6-8 months
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French
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€45-70k
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Why us?

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Zero Errors

Our experts prepare your dossier to MESR standards — eliminating the rejections that cost applicants months.

Full Visibility

Track every stage of your homologation in real time via your personal Bookahospi dashboard.

End-to-End Support

From eligibility check to ARS registration, one dedicated case manager handles it all.

Career Ready

Recognised candidates get instant access to CDI psychology roles across France — your new career, faster.

The process

How we homologate your degree

Five clear steps stand between your foreign degree and your French psychology career.

01

Check Eligibility

Confirm your training meets the 3-year minimum and includes a 500-hour supervised internship.

02

Gather & Translate Documents

Collect all diplomas, transcripts, and attestations; obtain sworn French translations for each.

03

Submit Dossier to MESR Commission

Email the signed application form and Excel table to commissionpsy@collaboratif-dne.fr to receive your secure upload link.

04

Upload Full Dossier

Upload all numbered documents via the secure link within the 30-day validity window.

05

Await Ministerial Decision

The Commission consultative reviews your file and issues a favorable or compensatory-measure decision.

06

Register with ARS (RPPS)

Once approved, register free of charge with your department's ARS before seeing your first patient.

Requirements

France protects the title 'psychologue' — meet these regulatory requirements before you can practice.

1
Minimum 3 years of university-level psychology studies to apply to the advisory commission.
2
Foreign training must be equivalent to a French Licence + Master's in Psychology (5 years total).
3
Supervised professional internship of at least 500 hours included in your curriculum.
4
All foreign-language documents must be translated by a sworn (assermenté) French translator.
5
RPPS registration with the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of your intended practice department before starting work.
6
Favorable ministerial decision from the Commission consultative required — practicing without it is a criminal offence.

There are additional legalization and validation costs (Dataflow, License) that vary per case. Our team informs you at each stage.

Language

French — all documents must be submitted in French; sworn translations required for any foreign-language document.

Required documents

Prepare these documents carefully — incomplete dossiers are rejected and restart the clock.

1

Valid Identity Document

Passport or national ID card, valid at time of submission.

Required
2

All Psychology Diplomas & Certificates

Original degrees and transcripts (Licence, Master's, or equivalent) with sworn French translations.

Required
3

Official University Attestation

Letter from your institution confirming degree title, duration, curriculum content, and internship hours.

Required
4

Detailed CV in French

Full academic and professional history in psychology, written in French.

Required
5

Internship Certificate

Proof of at least 500 supervised professional internship hours completed during training.

Required
6

Completed Official Application Form

Ministry of Higher Education form — filled, dated, signed, and scanned, sent to commissionpsy@collaboratif-dne.fr.

Required
7

Excel Course-Description Table

Detailed breakdown of all psychology modules studied, submitted alongside the application form.

Required
8

Proof of Professional Experience (if applicable)

Employment certificates from psychology roles held after graduation — strengthens equivalence assessment.

How BookaHospi helps you

Eligibility assessment before you invest a single hour in paperwork
Complete dossier preparation — every document checked against MESR requirements
Coordination of sworn (assermenté) French translations
Excel course-description table completed on your behalf
End-to-end ARS/RPPS registration support after approval
Real-time progress tracking in your personal Bookahospi dashboard
Immediate access to CDI psychology job offers across France upon recognition
Dedicated case manager — one contact, zero confusion
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Comparison

Doing it alone vs with BookaHospi

Timeline

On your own

Unpredictable — errors cause restarts

With BookaHospi

Optimised from day one

Document preparation

On your own

You research every requirement alone

With BookaHospi

We prepare and verify the full dossier

Sworn translations

On your own

You find and coordinate translators yourself

With BookaHospi

We coordinate assermenté translators for you

Commission submission

On your own

Risk of rejection from formatting errors

With BookaHospi

Submission reviewed by homologation experts

Progress visibility

On your own

No updates — you chase authorities

With BookaHospi

Live status in your 24/7 personal panel

Job access

On your own

Not included — you job-hunt separately

With BookaHospi

CDI offers in France unlocked immediately

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to homologate a psychology degree in France?+
The MESR Commission review and RPPS registration are both free of charge. Costs arise from sworn translations and any university attestation fees.
How long does the psychology homologation process take in France?+
Timelines vary based on dossier completeness and commission workload — typically several months. Submitting a complete, error-free file from the start is the single biggest time-saver.
Do I need an apostille on my documents for France?+
No — France does not require an apostille for this procedure. You do, however, need sworn (assermenté) French translations for all foreign-language documents.
Can I work as a psychologist in France while my application is pending?+
No — using the title 'psychologue' before receiving a favorable ministerial decision is a criminal offence under Article 433-17 of the French Penal Code. You must wait for approval and RPPS registration.
Which body regulates psychologists in France?+
The Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR/DGESIP), not the Ordre des Médecins. The Ordre des Médecins only regulates physicians.
What is the RPPS and why do I need it?+
The RPPS (Répertoire Partagé des Professionnels de Santé) is France's national health professionals registry. Registration with your regional ARS is mandatory before you see any patient — it is free.
What happens if the Commission finds my training not fully equivalent?+
The commission may impose compensatory measures — such as an aptitude test or supervised practice period. Bookahospi helps you prepare for this possibility from the start.
Can I register with the ARS in multiple departments at once?+
No — French regulations require you to register in the single department where you intend to practice. You can transfer later if you change location.
Is a 500-hour internship mandatory for recognition?+
Yes — the Commission verifies that your training included a professional internship of at least 500 hours. This must have been completed before submitting your dossier.
How do I submit my application to the MESR Commission?+
Email your signed application form and Excel course-description table to commissionpsy@collaboratif-dne.fr. You will then receive a secure upload link valid for 30 days to deposit all supporting documents.
What salary and working conditions can I expect as a psychologist in France?+
Psychologists in the public sector benefit from CDI contracts, a 35-hour working week, and France's social security system. Earnings vary by sector, with hospital and public service roles offering structured career progression.
Does Bookahospi help with job placement after recognition is granted?+
Yes — once your title is recognised, you get immediate access to Bookahospi's curated CDI psychology job offers across France. We connect your credentials directly with hiring institutions.
Are there additional costs during the homologation process?+
Yes, there are generally additional costs related to the legalization and validation of documentation (Dataflow, License). The amount is not fixed as it depends on the type of documents and the specific requirements of each case. Our team will review your documentation and inform you at each stage of the corresponding cost. Applies to all professions except medical specialist.
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