France citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | French nationality by naturalisation is subject to statutory residence, integration and language conditions; the applicant must also satisfy the public-order and other legal requirements. | 2026-07-15 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | Application fee (guyane) | 127.5 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Application fee | 255 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Application fee (naturalisation) | 255 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 18 months | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Years of residence required (refugee) | 0 years | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Language level required | B2 (French) | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Other citizenship may be kept | yes | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | The official EU Your Europe page states that an EU national is entitled to work for an employer or as a self-employed person in any EU country without needing a work permit; this records the work effect of French EU citizenship. | Official source |