Obtaining French citizenship can take quite a bit of time and can often be a confusing process.
Unfortunately, there are not a large amount of resources available in English on the Internet for those looking into obtaining French citizenship. Because of this, I’ve researched various laws and created this article so that those looking for this information can find it more easily.
There are several formalities and rules involved in the citizenship process in France which are outlined below. Some of the rules vary based on individual situations. If you’re marrying a French citizen and wish to seek French citizenship, you’ll go through a slightly different process than an American couple that wishes to retire in France.
France is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage. It’s no wonder so many people choose to obtain French nationality. However, those who are wanting to obtain French nationality should be aware that it can be a difficult and stressful process at times, but should hang in there because it’s definitely worth it!
French Citizenship Requirements
There several requirements that have to be met in order to obtain citizenship in France. Luckily, some of these requirements are fairly easy to meet. On the downside, there are some requirements that may prove difficult. If you don’t meet all the requirements, I still encourage you to seek additional information from the French government regarding your status.
This is just a general list of the guidelines and is definitely not the final rule and law regarding the process.
At least ONE of the following must pertain to you:
One of your parents has French citizenship
Your spouse has French citizenship and you ’ve been married for at least five years
You ’ve been married to a French citizen for under a year but have a child together
You have lived in France for at least five years
You must also meet ALL of the following requirements:
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must be able to show that you are of good moral fiber.
You must show proof of having no criminal history. (Parking & speeding tickets don’t constitute a criminal history.)
You must be able to show that you have integrated yourself into French life, including being able to speak French well enough to function in daily life.
Note:
Each applicant’s case is different. Any questions regarding individual cases should be forwarded to the French government.
How to Apply for French Citizenship
You will need to fill out a ‘dossier ’ which will include:
Your birth certificate
Identification
Proof of marital status (and whether you have children)
Evidence of employment
Evidence of residence in France
An ‘attestation de moralité ’ which attests you have good character
From the moment you furnish the above information, it can be anywhere from one to two years until you will have French citizenship.
There are many different things that the government will do during this time to prove that the information you ’ve given is valid. It will also take some time for processing since different pieces of information will have to pass through various governmental departments.
Those who apply for citizenship will be required to, at some point, attend a Tribunal d’Instance. This is just a small hearing where the applicant signs a request for citizenship in front of a judge.
The applicant may also be required to go to their local police department for a short interview that is made to prove that the applicant qualifies for citizenship. Here the applicant must prove that they can speak a sufficient amount of French. This can be a long and stressful process. However, it ’s good to remember that you ’re on your path to French citizenship and although daunting, it ’s worth it!
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