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News, information and practical advice about French citizenship.

How long does it take for your French to be good enough for citizenship?
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How long does it take for your French to be good enough for citizenship?

Why might France refuse your citizenship application?
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Why might France refuse your citizenship application?

Applying for French citizenship is a stressful and time-consuming process, but could you really be refused for your political views or if you're overheard complaining about France? We sort the fact from the fiction.

Appeal lodged after French citizenship refused ‘for not knowing who Edith Cresson was’
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Appeal lodged after French citizenship refused ‘for not knowing who Edith Cresson was’

EXPLAINED: How to use France’s new online portal for citizenship
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EXPLAINED: How to use France’s new online portal for citizenship

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French bureaucracy: How to get a document ‘apostillé’

French bureaucracy: How to get a document ‘apostillé’
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How much does it cost to get French citizenship? 

How much does it cost to get French citizenship? 
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France introduces new simplified process for citizenship

France introduces new simplified process for citizenship
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Can driving offences prevent you getting French citizenship or residency?

Can driving offences prevent you getting French citizenship or residency?
Why doesn’t France have a written citizenship exam?
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Why doesn’t France have a written citizenship exam?

Reader question: Will a criminal record stop you getting French citizenship?
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Reader question: Will a criminal record stop you getting French citizenship?

TIMELINE: The 6 steps to French citizenship
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TIMELINE: The 6 steps to French citizenship

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COMPARE: Which European countries have the strictest rules on dual citizenship?

COMPARE: Which European countries have the strictest rules on dual citizenship?