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French Citizenship Legal Services
Securing French citizenship can be complex, but expert legal support makes it easier. Whether applying through naturalization, descent, or long-term residency, our French citizenship lawyers simplify the process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Expert Help for Citizenship in France
Get French nationality with expert legal help. A French citizenship lawyer ensures your application is smooth, whether through residency, descent, or marriage.
Why Choose French Citizenship
A French citizenship lawyer guides non-EU and EU applicants through naturalization, descent, or marriage-based applications for citizenship in France. The process ensures access to full rights, benefits, and an EU passport.
With French nationality, you gain EU mobility, social benefits, and voting rights. Our lawyers handle eligibility assessments, application submissions, and legal compliance to streamline your journey.
To qualify, applicants must meet residency, ancestry, or other citizenship requirements. Our legal experts manage all paperwork, ensuring a stress-free process from start to finish.
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French Citizenship Requirements and How to Qualify
1. French Citizenship by Descent or Ancestry
France recognizes the principle of jus sanguinis, so those who are born to one or more French parents can apply for citizenship. This pathway requires proving the French nationality of the parent(s) through documentation.
2. French Citizenship through Residence
If you have legally resided in France for at least 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for French citizenship through residence. This approach requires demonstrating continuous and legal residency in France during this period.
3. French Citizenship through Marriage
Individuals married to a French citizen for at least 4 years can apply for French citizenship through marriage. The application can be made at a French consulate, provided the marriage is stable and the couple has lived together continuously.
4. French Citizenship by being an Ascendant of a French National
If you are over 65 years old, have legally resided in France for at least 25 years, and are either the parent or another direct ascendant of a French citizen, you can apply for French citizenship.
5. French Citizenship by Birth
Children born in France to foreign parents who have resided in France since the age of 8 can have their parents apply for their French nationality once they reach the age of 13. This pathway emphasizes the child’s continuous connection to France.
6. Reintegration into French Citizenship by Declaration
Individuals who lost their French citizenship due to marriage to a foreigner or extended residence abroad can apply for reintegration into French citizenship. This process allows for the reestablishment of French nationality under specific conditions.
Explore French Citizenship
Discover Your Path to Getting France Citizenship
Watch our video to uncover the best pathway for you to become a French citizen. Our legal experts break down every option so you can choose what fits your situation.
How a French Citizenship Lawyer Simplifies Your Case
Navigating French citizenship laws can be complex, with strict residency, ancestry, or integration criteria. Incorrect paperwork or missed deadlines can lead to delays or rejections.
Our French citizenship lawyers handle everything, from assessing eligibility to preparing applications and ensuring compliance with French nationality laws. We simplify the process so you can secure your French nationality hassle-free.
Clear Documentation Guidance
Don’t guess—know exactly what’s required. Get a precise, step-by-step list of the documents you’ll need, cutting out the confusion.
Thorough Document Review
One mistake can mean delays, and who has time for that? Lexidy France ensures everything is in perfect order, preventing any snags in your process.
Accelerated Appointments
Tired of waiting? Our local partners fast-track your application, getting you in front of the right officials sooner and moving you closer to your goal.
Customized Assistance
Your journey is unique, so your legal support should be too. Lexidy France tailors its services to your situation and handle all communication with consulates and immigration offices.
Multilingual Support
Rest easy knowing you’re covered in English, French, and several other languages. Whatever your native tongue, our partners make sure you’re always in the loop.
Ready to take control of your citizenship journey? Let Lexidy France’s experts guide you with the confidence and clarity you need.
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How it Works
1
Assess Your Eligibility
Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.
2
Service Presentation and Proposal
Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.
3
Begin Your Journey
Your dedicated lawyer will guide you through every step, handling all legalities as you confidently move forward.
How it Works
1
Assess Your Eligibility
Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.
2
Service Presentation and Proposal
Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.
3
Begin Your Journey
How it Works
1
Assess Your Eligibility
Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.
2
Service Presentation and Proposal
Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.
3
Begin Your Journey
Your dedicated lawyer will guide you through every step, handling all legalities as you confidently move forward.
How it Works
1
Assess Your Eligibility
Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.
2
Service Presentation and Proposal
Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.
3
Begin Your Journey
Secure Your Future With French Nationality
Don’t let bureaucratic hurdles hold you back. Take the first step to becoming a French citizen with legal support that’s tailored to you.
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Global Support at Your Fingertips
Global Support at Your Fingertips
Turn the challenges of gaining French citizenship into a seamless journey. With offices in key locations, expert legal guidance is available exactly where you need it.
Barcelona
- Avinguda Diagonal, 442, 3º 1ª, Barcelona, 08037
- +34 938 07 40 56
Madrid
- Calle Villalar 7, Bajo Izquierda, Madrid, 28001
- +34 915 367 806
Málaga
- Paseo de Reding, número 43, 1º Planta, Puerta Izquierda, 29016
- +34 919 15 90 13
Lisbon
- Rua Joaquim António de Aguiar n.º 43, RC Esq, Lisbon, 1070-150
- +351 21 027 0734
Porto
- R. do Mal. Saldanha 109 office 5, 4150-025 Porto, Portugal
- +351 21 027 0733
Athens
- Patriarchou Ioakeim 25 Street, Kolonaki, Athens, 10675
- +30 21 1199 5654
Paris
- 21bis Boulevard de Port Royal, 75013 Paris
- +33 1 76 40 35 43
Milan
- Via California 23, 5th Floor, 20144 Milan MI, Italy
- +39 02 8295 6347
Mexico
- Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 137, Piso 3 Comunal, Polanco III Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX
- +52 55 8957 7841
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can French citizens have multiple nationalities?
Yes, in France, it is possible to have dual citizenship or even three citizenships. French law does not require those acquiring French citizenship to renounce their original citizenship.
2. Do I need to change my last name and first name when becoming a French citizen?
It is not required. However, when applying for French citizenship, you can choose to apply for the francization of your last and/or first name.
3. What does it mean to reside legally in France?
In some cases, to apply for French citizenship, you must prove that you have lived regularly and legally in France for a certain number of years. This means holding a valid residence permit at the time of submission.
4. My application for French citizenship was refused, what can I do?
If your registration as a French national has been refused, it may be because one of the requirements was not met. If you applied for a French nationality certificate, you have six months to challenge the refusal in court. However, the process differs if the application was by naturalization or declaring nationality.
Naturalization involves appealing to the Ministry of Interior within two months of a negative decision and then waiting up to four months for a reply. For declaring nationality, there is no time limit for the appeal, but both types of applications require expert legal support.