In reply to HikeandClimb:
Hi
I am a MIA who lives and work's in the French Alps, the MIA like all UK awards doesn't allow you to work in France, under their law you should hold a carte professional so have gained equivalence or undertake a french award,
equivalence can be straight forward with awards with similar pathways such as IML, or a nightmare/not posable for ones that don't match up with the French awards.
I hold a carte pro for rock climbing, kayaking and as a IML
I understand Switzerland has similar rules in place, but not 100%
if you would like more info feel free to email me rob@dream-trails.com
cheers