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The naturalization program in France is governed by the French Nationality Code (Code de la nationalité française), which sets the legal framework for foreigners to obtain a French passport. The basic requirements for naturalization include: legal residence in France for 5 years, knowledge of the French language at B1 level, financial independence, no serious criminal record, successful integration into French society, and commitment to the values of the French Republic.
iWorld offers one of the most accessible options for obtaining French citizenship — by securing a residence permit valid for 4 years with the right to renew.
You will gain access to France’s advanced social protection system, which includes high-quality healthcare, decent unemployment benefits and pensions, as well as family support programs.
With a French passport, you can visit over 170 countries visa-free, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE, China, and other developed jurisdictions.
The French Republic has one of the most developed legal systems in Europe, based on principles of legal transparency and protection of the rights and freedoms of both citizens and residents.
France ensures a high quality of life for its citizens through developed social infrastructure, effective crime prevention, and a tolerant immigration policy.
Ranked fourth worldwide for quality of healthcare services, the French health system is based on mandatory medical insurance that covers inpatient and outpatient treatment, medications, and disease prevention.
French citizens have free access to high-level primary, secondary, and higher education, benefiting from various study allowances and receiving government scholarships starting from EUR 1,000.
French citizenship grants full freedom to move, reside, and work in all 27 EU member states without visas or special permits.
France legally recognizes the right to dual citizenship, allowing naturalized foreigners to maintain ties with their country of origin and enjoy the privileges of a second passport.
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The French passport, ranked third in the global index, grants visa-free access to over 170 countries, including EU and Schengen Area states, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, the USA, Australia, China, and the UAE.
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With the assistance of iWorld, you can obtain a French residence permit for up to 4 years with the right to extend it through the French Tech Visa program, the main condition of which is the registration of an innovative startup in the country.
More detailedAfter obtaining a French Tech Visa, your family members also receive French resident status, which provides them with a solid basis for naturalization.
Living in France as a resident, you actively integrate into French society — you learn the national language, take social adaptation courses, have the necessary level of income, and pay taxes.
After 5 years of living in France, with the support of iWorld lawyers, you prepare a package of necessary documents to obtain French citizenship through the naturalization procedure.
Accompanied by a lawyer from our company, you submit the completed citizenship application file to the prefecture of the department where you live. The application review period is 12 to 18 months.
After the documents have been reviewed and the application has been approved by the authorized body, you become a full citizen of France and receive a passport of this country.
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Learn moreYou must legally reside in France for at least 5 years before applying for citizenship.
France does not require renouncing your original citizenship unless prohibited by the laws of your home country.
A minimum B1 level of French is required, which can be proven by passing an exam or completing a course.
No, you must have permanent resident status to apply for citizenship.
Processing typically takes between 6 and 12 months.
You’ll need to provide your passport, residence permit, income statement, language certificate, and other supporting documents.
Yes, family members can obtain citizenship if they meet all program requirements.
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