🇫🇷 Country Q&A
Working in maritime in France
Cruise and naval shipbuilding, large ports and fast-growing floating offshore wind. Main hubs: Saint-Nazaire, Le Havre, Marseille, Brest, Toulon.
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Do I need a work permit?
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens can live and work without a permit. Non-EU workers typically need the Talent Passport or an employer-sponsored work permit.
How does healthcare work?
Once employed you join the Sécurité sociale; most people add a complementary 'mutuelle'.
Is French required?
In most yards and ports yes; some international offshore and engineering roles use English.
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