Citizenship Application in France

• This service is for foreign nationals who are interested in applying for French citizenship, whether through long-term residence, French ancestry, or marriage to a French citizen. 

• If you're wondering how to obtain French citizenship or how to get French citizenship through legal naturalisation, our service provides expert legal support to guide you through this complex and document-heavy process.

• Whether you're pursuing French citizenship by descent, French citizenship by marriage, or by residency, we ensure your application meets all legal and procedural requirements set by French authorities.

Depending on the legal route, different conditions apply when applying for French citizenship:

• By Naturalisation (Residence-Based):

  • Minimum of 5 years’ legal residence in France (can be reduced to 2 years for graduates of French universities or those with exceptional integration).

  • Demonstrated integration into French society (language, employment, cultural understanding).

  • Clean criminal record and financial stability.

• French Citizenship by Marriage:

  • Must be married to a French citizen for at least 4 years (reduced to 3 years if living together continuously in France).

  • Proof of genuine and stable marital life.

  • Sufficient knowledge of the French language (minimum level B1).

• French Citizenship by Descent:

  • At least one French parent (whether born in France or abroad) who was a French citizen at the time of your birth.

  • Proof of lineage via birth certificates and other civil records.

• General Requirements:

  • No history of serious criminal convictions.

  • Evidence of assimilation into French life and values.

  • Language certification (e.g. TEF, DELF) for naturalisation and marriage-based routes.

1. Eligibility Assessment: We begin with a review of your background to determine the best route for how to get French citizenship.

2. Document Checklist & Review: We assist in gathering and validating required civil documents, translations, and legal proofs.

3. Application Preparation: Submission of the application through the NATALI teleservice, following the decree of 3 February 2023 for digitized procedures​​.

4. Interview Preparation: We coach you for the citizenship interview and assist with any language or integration assessments.

5. Follow-Up and Appeal: We monitor the file through administrative channels and assist with appeals or additional documentation requests if needed.

• Personalised Legal Guidance: Our lawyers advise on the most appropriate pathway based on your family ties, marital status, or residency history.

• Error-Free Application: We ensure your application is complete and correctly documented, avoiding the delays and denials common with self-submitted applications.

• Language and Interview Support: We provide coaching and language compliance resources to help you meet integration criteria.

• Appeals and Clarifications: Should any part of the process require clarification or appeal, we offer full support.

• Peace of Mind: With your file handled by experienced French immigration lawyers, you gain confidence that your case is in expert hands.

• Eligibility check for how to obtain French citizenship by marriage, descent, or residence

• Complete preparation of the French citizenship application file

• Legal translation of civil and official documents

• Liaison with French prefectures and consular authorities

• Interview preparation and language certification advice

• Full legal representation in case of appeals or rejections

• Service available for applicants in France or abroad