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Naturalisation française par décret — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,200 |
| Minimum annual salary | €39,582 |
| Proof of savings | €22,000 |
| Minimum investment | €30,000 |
| University degree | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €350 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 48 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,200.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Minimum annual salary
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Proof of savings
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Minimum investment
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
University degree
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Work experience
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Language level
“Vous devez justifier d'une connaissance de la langue française à l'oral et à l'écrit au moins égale au niveau B2 du cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL).”
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Age range
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Application fee
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Years to citizenship
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
Open to all nationalities
https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213 · verified 2026-06-07
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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 2026-06-07.