French Citizenship Guide

When can I apply for citizenship in France? Short answer. You need five years of legal residence in France. This drops to two years if married to a French citizen. You must have B1 French via TEF or DELF, a clean criminal record, and pass an integration test. Here is more detail. Apply at your local prefecture with residence history, language certificate, and proof of integration. Dual citizenship is fully allowed. Processing takes twelve to eighteen months. Absences must not exceed six months per year. Summary. Five years standard in France, two if married. Need B1 French and integration test. Apply at prefecture. Dual citizenship permitted.

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