[PDF] cost of applying for french citizenship

How much does it cost to get French citizenship?

Parents and grandparents of French children can claim citizenship by ascent if they are over 65 and have lived in France for at least 25 years. The application costs around €55 (or €27.50 in Guyana) and need to be paid in tax stamps. A tax stamp is a bond that proves that you have paid the tax (e.g., the stamps you see on a bottle of wine).

How do I apply for citizenship in France?

In order to apply for citizenship you generally need to have lived permanently and continuously in France for 5 years (there are exceptions - see below) and fulfill certain conditions. There are two ways to apply for citizenship - by decree, or by declaration.

Can a French citizen apply for a passport?

You are only eligible to apply for a passport once you are a French citizen. In most cases, you must have lived in France for five consecutive years before applying for citizenship. You’ll also have to demonstrate that you have integrated into society with sufficient knowledge of the French language, culture, and values.

Can you be a French citizen without renouncing your citizenship?

That means you can be a French national (with a passport) without renouncing your existing citizenship. The exception to this rule is when your home country doesn’t allow dual nationality (e.g., the Netherlands ). In that case, you will have to choose between keeping your nationality or giving it up to become French.