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Service-Public · naturalisation by decree: conditions

Official conditions for naturalisation: residence (usually 5 years), B2 French, the civic exam plus a prefecture interview, professional integration and a €255 fee.

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The main page on naturalisation par décret. It lists the residence condition (generally five years in France, with exceptions), sufficient French (B2 certificate or equivalent), assimilation checked by the civic exam and an interview at the préfecture (prefecture), stable and sufficient income, good conduct, and the €255 stamp duty. It also links to the application procedure. This is an external link; the publisher's terms of use apply.

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