Obtaining French citizenship is a comprehensive administrative process. What matters is not just the documents, but the chosen basis, integration level, and readiness for administrative verification.
Application Grounds
- Standard naturalization — after 5 years of residence in France
- Shortened procedure — after studying at a French higher education institution
- By marriage — with French citizen for at least 4 years
- Other grounds — provided by French legislation
Language Requirements — B2 Level
Citizenship application requires proof of French at B2 level (not B1!). The requirement is met if:
- Valid B2 or higher language certificate provided
- French university diploma recognized as B2 equivalent
Civic Exam — from January 1, 2026
New requirement: Mandatory exam (examen civique) in QCM format — 40 questions in French about Republic values, history, rights and duties. Minimum 32 correct answers (80%) required.
Integration Interview
During the interview (entretien d'assimilation), administration checks:
- Understanding of Republic values and principles
- Knowledge of key French history stages
- Understanding of citizen rights and duties
- Financial stability and legal income
- Participation in social and economic life
Support Formats
- Document check and consultation — €950
Situation analysis, document list, material review, risk assessment, recommendations. Without platform upload. - Full preparation with upload — €1,500
All above + final dossier structuring, form check, platform upload, interview preparation.
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