🇫🇷 France · Naturalisation
Naturalisation par décret — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | B2 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 17–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €255 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213.
- Typical processing: ~548 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Language level
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-08
Criminal record
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
“Vous pouvez toutefois déposer votre demande dès l'âge de 17 ans.”
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-08
Years to citizenship
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.