In order to practise privately as an osteopath in Monaco, you must hold a licence from the Department of Health Affairs (DASA). For salaried practice, please contact the Employment Office.
Understanding the process
The profession of osteopath is regulated by the Sovereign Ordinance no. 10.966 of 5 December 2024 on the conditions for practising osteopathy.
Access to the profession as a senior osteopath is reserved for Monegasque nationals, or, if needs are deemed unmet, for foreign nationals.
The profession of osteopath, whether as a senior partner, a partner or as a replacement for a senior or partner – may only be carried out on a private practise (Article 6).
In accordance with Article 4, the professional use of the title "osteopath" is reserved for:
- Persons holding one of the authorisations to practise provided for in this chapter
- Persons practising as osteopaths in a public healthcare institution, in accordance with Article 2
Physicians may not use the title “osteopath” but may perform osteopathic procedures provided they hold:
- A diploma issued by an approved institution (see annex to Ministerial Decree no.2008-483 of 1 September 2008), or
- A university or inter-university diploma attesting to training completed within a medical faculty enabling the practice of osteopathy in France
It is prohibited to combine the practice of physiotherapy with that of osteopathy (Article 5).
Occasional practice of osteopathy, in the context of an event or sports competition, must comply with Articles 14 and 15. The authorisation will be limited to the duration of the event.
A private entity (association, company, etc.) with suitable premises may employ an osteopath to work exclusively within that entity.
If you intend to practise privately, you must write to the Director of Health Affairs to request a licence, enclosing the following documents with your application:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- • A copy of a diploma issued by an approved institution (listed in the annex to Ministerial Decree no.2008-483 of 1 September 2008 on the acts and conditions for practising osteopathy) or an authorisation to practise osteopathy in France
- For physicians: a university or inter-university diploma attesting to training completed within a medical faculty enabling the practice of osteopathy in France
- A valid professional indemnity insurance certificate
- A copy of valid registration with the relevant professional organisation, if the country in which you are currently practising has such an organisation
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
The senior partner will need to write to the Director of Health Affairs to request a licence to practise in partnership with you, enclosing a copy of your documents:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- A copy of a diploma issued by an approved institution (listed in the annex to Ministerial Decree no.2008-483 of 1 September 2008 on the acts and conditions for practising osteopathy) or an authorisation to practise osteopathy in France
- For physicians: a university or inter-university diploma attesting to training completed within a medical faculty enabling the practice of osteopathy in France
- A valid professional indemnity insurance certificate
- A copy of the draft partnership agreement
- A copy of valid registration with the relevant professional organisation, if the country in which you are currently practising has such an organisation
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
The senior partner you will be replacing must write to the Director of Health Affairs to request a licence, enclosing a copy of your documents:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- A copy of a diploma issued by an approved institution (listed in the annex to Ministerial Decree no.2008-483 of 1 September 2008 on the acts and conditions for practising osteopathy) or an authorisation to practise osteopathy in France
- For physicians: a university or inter-university diploma attesting to training completed within a medical faculty enabling the practice of osteopathy in France
- A valid professional indemnity insurance certificate
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
For both privately and salaried practice, the institution must submit a request to the Director of Health Affairs, together with the osteopath’s application containing:
- A copy of the identity document
- An extract from criminal records dated of less than 3 months
- The duly completed and signed information sheet:
- A CV
- A copy of a diploma issued by an approved institution (listed in the annex to Ministerial Decree no.2008-483 of 1 September 2008 on the acts and conditions for practising osteopathy) or an authorisation to practise osteopathy in France
- For physicians: a university or inter-university diploma attesting to training completed within a medical faculty enabling the practice of osteopathy in France
- A copy of ADELI or RPPS registration if you are currently practising in France
- For practising privately: A copy of a valid certificate of registration with a professional body
The employer proposing to hire you as an osteopath must contact the Employment Office, which will seek the opinion of the Department of Health Affairs before issuing a work permit.
Note: Osteopaths authorised to practising privately in Monaco may work for a private entity without prior authorisation from the Department of Health Affairs.
The organiser must submit a request to the Director of Health Affairs, together with the osteopath’s file containing:
- For professional or scientific events: A copy of a diploma issued by an approved institution (listed in the annex to Ministerial Decree no.2008-483 of 1 September 2008 on the acts and conditions for practising osteopathy) or an authorisation to practise osteopathy in France
- For physicians: a university or inter-university diploma attesting to training completed within a medical faculty enabling the practice of osteopathy in France
- For sports events:
- Any proof that the osteopath is authorised to practise in the State where they usually work
- Certificate of registration with the competent authority in that State
The completed application file can be sent by post (48, bd d’Italie – Le Puccini) or by e-mail (dass@gouv.mc)
Association or replacement requests must be submitted by the senior or associate osteopath, as applicable.
Administrative contact
Le Puccini
48 boulevard d'Italie
MC 98000 MONACO
Opening hours :
from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :
Fax :
Administrative contact
Le Puccini
48 boulevard d'Italie
MC 98000 MONACO
Opening hours :
from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday
Phone :
Fax :