Digital nomad guide to France

Best for: Schengen-90 stays with periodic resets in Paris, Lyon, Nice, or Bordeaux.

France runs the Profession Libérale path for self-employed nomads but it's not lightly granted — the consulate wants a real client portfolio, French-friendly business reasons, and proof that France benefits from your presence. Most nomads use it as Schengen-90 country instead, dropping into Paris or the south for a few weeks at a time. Healthcare is excellent if you're on PUMA after a year of residency; until then, private cover is the right answer.