🇫🇷 French citizenship · Naturalization
French citizenship by naturalization
A country with rich cultural heritage, a developed economy and a high standard of living. Its central position in Europe opens up excellent opportunities for travel and business.
France is a country with rich cultural heritage, a developed economy and a high standard of living. Thanks to its central position in Europe, it offers excellent opportunities for travel and business.
Legal grounds for citizenship
There are three ways to obtain French citizenship:
- Naturalization. Foreigners over 18 can apply after at least 5 years of legal residence in France. You have to show integration into society: knowledge of the language and an understanding of republican values.
- Marriage to a French citizen. Spouses of French citizens can apply after 4 years of marriage and living together, provided the marriage is registered in France.
- Birth in France. Children born in France to foreign parents automatically receive French citizenship at the age of 18 if they have lived in the country continuously for at least 5 years from the age of 11.
The exact route and timeline depend on your situation. On a free consultation we will check your documents and tell you straight which option fits.
Routes to a French residence permit
To live in France legally you need a residence permit. The main categories are:
- Passeport Talent. For people who can make a significant contribution to the French economy or culture. Issued for up to 4 years and renewable.
- Visiteur. For financially independent people with no plans to work in France - you need to confirm stable income, housing and health insurance.
- Studies. For students enrolled at accredited French educational institutions.
- Employment. The employer has to confirm that there are no suitable candidates for the position among French or EU citizens.
- Family reunification. For spouses and minor children of people legally residing in France.
- Marriage or PACS with a French citizen. You have to prove that the relationship is genuine and long-standing.
- Service in the French Foreign Legion. Under certain conditions it gives the right to a residence permit and citizenship.
Advantages of a French passport
Freedom of travel
Visa-free entry or a visa on arrival in 189 countries and territories, including most of Europe, the USA, Canada and Japan.
Living and working in the EU
The right to live and work freely in any European Union country.
Access to the social system
Full social benefits, including healthcare and education.
Dual citizenship
France allows dual citizenship - you do not have to give up your original passport.
How to get French citizenship: step by step
Preliminary check
A Murblz immigration expert runs a free consultation to select the best option. If there are potential complications, the expert proposes a solution or another program.
Preparing documents
You collect the document package (depending on the program you choose) in your country of residence, either alone or with help from Murblz.
Getting residence in France
You move to France and obtain resident status.
Living in France
Living in the country for at least 5 years, following local laws and taking part in the life of the community.
French citizenship
Preparing the documents (passport, proof of address, birth certificate, language certificate), filing the application through the ANEF portal, the interview and waiting for a decision.
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189 countries visa-free with a French passport
Europe
Asia
Americas
Africa and Oceania
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