{"id":5384,"date":"2012-05-04T13:05:44","date_gmt":"2012-05-04T13:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gregorydamy.niceavocats.fr\/?p=5384"},"modified":"2023-08-01T07:07:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T07:07:44","slug":"naturalization-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gregorydamy.niceavocats.fr\/en\/naturalization-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the French nationality ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are four\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>major cases\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0to be able to apply for\u00a0<\/span>French nationality<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0<\/span>It is easily obtained if you were born in France and still reside there after the age of 11.\u00a0In other cases, the French administration will study the case at length before rendering its decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>In case of refusal, it is\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>possible\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0to make a new request.<\/span><\/p>\n

If my spouse is French<\/span><\/h2>\n

You must have been married for 4 years or in a PACS for 5 years.\u00a0The couple must prove the community of affective and material life.\u00a0The foreign spouse must have sufficient knowledge of the French language and not have been in an irregular situation in France.\u00a0The request is made to the registry of the tribunal de grande instance of his domicile.\u00a0In the event of refusal of registration, the refusal may be contested before the tribunal de grande instance within 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

If I was born in France to foreign parents<\/span><\/h2>\n

This acquisition takes place by the sole effect of the law of the majority.\u00a0You must have resided in France as usual for 5 years since the age of 11.\u00a0It is therefore important to keep all the documents proving this residence: school books, school certificates, etc.\u00a0You must contact the tribunal de grande instance of your place of residence.\u00a0A number of documents are requested to verify that the conditions are met.<\/span><\/p>\n

If I have lived in France for more than 5 years<\/span><\/h2>\n

You must be of legal age and have resided regularly in France for more than 5 years with a regularly renewed residence permit.\u00a0You must prove your stability on French territory by having a job, housing, etc.\u00a0The prefecture summons the person to an interview to check their command of the French language.\u00a0The request is made to the minister in charge of naturalization.\u00a0Within a maximum period of 18 months, the Minister announces whether the request is accepted or not.\u00a0Naturalization is then pronounced by decree.\u00a0The decisions of rejection or adjournment must be reasoned.\u00a0They are subject to appeal before the administrative court.<\/span><\/p>\n

If I do my higher education in France<\/span><\/h2>\n

Foreign students can apply for naturalization if they can show proof of habitual residence for at least two years to acquire a diploma issued by a French university or higher education establishment.\u00a0The administration will verify the nature of the studies and the skills of the student.\u00a0It will be more favorable if he studies for whom the outlets are more important.\u00a0The request is addressed to the minister in charge of naturalization.<\/span>
NB: French nationality may exceptionally be granted to foreigners who do not meet all the conditions required to obtain it.This is the particular case of French-speaking foreigners (athletes, business leaders, etc.) who contribute by their distinguished action to the influence of France and the prosperity of its economic and social relations.<\/span>
In this case, naturalization may be granted to them, if they so request, on the proposal of the Minister for Foreign Affairs.\u00a0The prefecture or the consulate, which receives the request from the foreigner, transmits it to the Minister for Foreign Affairs who transmits it with his opinion to the Minister in charge of naturalization.\u00a0Note that this hypothesis is very rare but must be mentioned.<\/span>
Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d’Avocats DAMY<\/span><\/a>\u00a0, Nice, How to obtain French nationality?, Update 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There are four\u00a0\u00a0major cases\u00a0\u00a0to be able to apply for\u00a0French nationality\u00a0.\u00a0It is easily obtained if you were born in France and still reside there after the age of 11.\u00a0In other cases, the French administration will study the case at length before rendering its decision.\u00a0In case of refusal, it is\u00a0\u00a0possible\u00a0\u00a0to make a new request. 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