- Anyone who does not have the right to reside in France, such as non-EU Citizens, and even those who may reside here legally - such as EU citizens - may consider it preferable to make an application for citizenship.
- Citizenship confers the right on the holder to reside and work – not just in France - but in any EU country. Also, citizens have the right to vote, as well as the plethora of rights typically conferred on citizens of a country. You may apply if you find yourself in any of the following groups:
- You were born abroad, and you have lived in France legally for a minimum of 5 years
- You marry a French citizen and remain married for a minimum of 4 years
- By simpler declaration process if you are over the age of 65 and are the parent or grandparent of French children, and have lived here for 25 years
- Please note that there do exist some special rules and limitations, so you should discuss the matter with an immigration lawyer to make sure you are eligible.
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Service Details
Citizenship Application
This service is available across France

Who Can Benefit from this Service?

Prerequisites
To qualify for citizenship through naturalization, applicants must:
- Have a valid residency permit at the time of application, unless they are European (EEA) nationals or Swiss citizens.
- Demonstrate assimilation into French society, including agreement with the fundamental principles and values of the Republic, and knowledge of French history, culture, and society, as detailed in the citizenship booklet available from the French Immigration Office.
- Prove sufficient knowledge of the French language.
- Show professional integration with stable and sufficient income to support themselves and their dependents.
- Maintain a clean criminal record, with specific conditions regarding past convictions.

Procedure: Our Approach
- Eligibility Assessment: Initial consultation to determine suitability for French citizenship.
- Document Preparation: Assistance in gathering and preparing necessary documents, including proof of French language proficiency and integration into French society.
- Online Application Submission: Guidance on submitting the application through the NATALI teleservice, following the decree of 3 February 2023 for digitized procedures.
- Personalized Support: Continuous support throughout the application process, including preparation for the assimilation interview and updates on application status.

Benefits - Why Choose Our Service
- Expert Guidance: In-depth knowledge of French immigration law and administrative processes.
- Digital Process Mastery: Assistance with the new online application system to streamline your application.
- Comprehensive Support: From document preparation to final submission, ensuring a smooth path to French citizenship.
- Increased Success Rates: Our expertise and personalized approach enhance the likelihood of a successful application.

Key Features of this Service
- Assessment and consultation for eligibility.
- Assistance with the collection and preparation of required documents.
- Support for French language and civic integration requirements.
- Navigation of the online application process via the NATALI teleservice.
- Continuous updates and support throughout the application process.

Free Support Services Included
When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:
- Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
- Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
- Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
- Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
- All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
- Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
- Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Why choose Advocate Abroad?


When we set-up Advocate Abroad 14 years ago, getting legal services abroad was something of a lottery.
Clients faced a variety of problems from poor levels of English to questionable moral behaviour by some practitioners.
So we set-up Advocate Abroad to ensure standards by checking lawyers’ background, language levels, and competencies...
So we set-up Advocate Abroad to ensure standards by checking lawyers’ background, language levels, and competencies...
...and now, having handled over 40,000 enquiries, via hundreds of partners in 20 countries, we think we must be doing something right!
Rosa Torrandell
Senior Lawyer, Advocate Abroad SL
Senior Lawyer, Advocate Abroad SL
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