Requirements for naturalization of French immigrants

France is the most economically developed country in the world. Who can apply for French nationality? I am here to sort out the naturalization requirements of French immigrants, hoping to help you.

I. Conditions for staying in France

Foreigners who want to apply for French nationality must live in France for five years before they can apply for naturalization. However, this residence period can also be shortened from 5 years to 2 years according to the situation, but the following conditions are met:

-If the applicant has obtained a diploma from a French university;

-The applicant has made an important contribution to France by virtue of his ability and talent;

As long as you meet either of the above two conditions, you can apply for naturalization after living in France for 2 years.

In addition, if one of the following conditions is met, the restriction on the length of stay in France can be waived, that is, it is no longer necessary to abide by the restriction on the length of stay in France:

-If one or both parents are French nationals, if their minor foreign children apply for French citizenship, there is no need for a five-year residence restriction;

Foreign spouses and adult children of naturalized persons do not have to abide by residence restrictions if they apply for naturalization;

-People who have served in the French army; In addition, according to the law of1999 65438+29 February, foreigners serving in the French army, usually serving in foreign legions, can be naturalized on the advice of the Ministry of National Defense if they are injured while carrying out orders. At this time, this naturalization requires neither the length of residence nor the conditions for integration.

-Foreigners born in places where France used to exercise sovereignty, protection and territorial rights.

-people who have made great contributions to France or have special value to France (such as artists, intellectuals and outstanding athletes). ).

-People who have been granted asylum in France.

-Citizens of countries whose mother tongue is French can also apply for French nationality, regardless of the residence period.

Two, although not actually living in France, but also counted as effective residence.

In some cases, although the foreigner concerned does not actually live in France, it is counted as living in France. The situation is as follows:

-People who engage in professional activities in foreign countries that benefit France, and people who serve institutions with special economic or cultural interests in France in foreign countries, regardless of their positions. Even if he is a native of a foreign country, he has the right to apply for naturalization.

-People who live in Monaco.

-Those who have been sent abroad because of their service.

Third, we must integrate into France.