Now, let's analyze the situation in France. France is not an exception. The market size of medical tourism in France is estimated to reach $4.59 billion in 2022. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to increase by 8.5% annually until 2032. Key growth factors include the presence of highly developed medical facilities and technologies, along with the availability of high-quality treatments such as obesity surgeries, dental care, and cosmetic surgeries.(References：Market data forecast analysis 2025) The market is growing today in France, However, France was once behind other European countries in this regard. The turning point came in 2015 when medical economist Jean de Kervasdoué proposed several key initiatives. He suggested that hospitals should assist in creating comprehensive packages for foreign patients, launch a multilingual web portal in six languages, and establish an overseeing organization called "Medical France" to promote French healthcare at embassies around the world. As shown in the graph below, medical tourism is experiencing growth not only in Asia but also in Europe France, already a popular tourist destination with world-class healthcare, welcomed this proposal. The government supported it by organizing up to 40 medical institutions, including the American Hospital of Paris and the Gustave Roussy Cancer Institute, as world-class medical centers to cater to international patients. For those visiting France for medical tourism, a medical visa is required, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This visa cannot be substituted with a standard tourist visa.17
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