Under the June 2025 decree, Blue Card holders arriving in France from another EU member state to work can begin their French employment up to 30 days before receiving their French Blue Card (short-term mobility), and transition to long-term mobility after 12 months as before. Reduces a practical friction for Blue Card holders already elsewhere in the EU.
EU Blue Card holders in other member states considering a move to France.
Primary: Légifrance — French Official Legal Publication ↗
Corroborating: Service-Public.fr — Official administrative portal ↗
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