Nationalite Francaise

French nationality reinstatement works by decree or by declaration. Conditions, proof of your former nationality, language, stamp duty, children and appeals.

Loss of French nationality can be a choice, or the result of 50 years of family life abroad. How it happens, desuetude, the article 21-14 declaration and how to appeal a refusal.

French nationality by marriage is claimed by declaration after four years of marriage. Conditions, level B2, the €255 stamp, the interview, the one-year deadline, opposition and appeals.

A child born in France to foreign parents becomes French at 18, or earlier by declaration from age 13. Residence conditions, the steps, refusals, Mayotte and the nationality certificate.

Stripping of French nationality only targets people who acquired it, and never if it leaves them stateless. Offences covered, 10 and 15 year limits, procedure, appeal and residence.

A French nationality certificate proves that you are French. Who issues it, which documents, which deadlines, and how to challenge a refusal before the judicial court.

French naturalisation now requires level B2, a civic exam and a €255 stamp. Residence conditions, the 2025 circular on work and income, the NATALI file, the interview, the deadlines and the compulsory appeal.