Really, How Hard is it to Become a French Citizen

Really, How Hard is it to Become a French Citizen How to Become a French Citizen ChaptersBecoming A French Citizen at BirthBecoming Naturalized a French CitizenMultiple CitizenshipHow to Apply for CitizenshipIs There a French Citizenship Test?Tips for Applying for French CitizenshipPeople that Can Help Your Application.Advantages of Being a French CitizenWhat a Tutor Can Do for You.So you’ve taken French courses, learned to speak French, know everything there is to know about French culture and  French etiquette and have been living in France for some time. And so, in view of the impending Brexit and a hope to continue to move freely in the Schengen area, you would like to become a French citizen.It's not an incredibly straightforward process - and it is clearly not an option available for everyone. It is only applicable to those who were born on French soil, who were born to French parents, who have lived in France for five years, or who are married to a French spouse.Here, we walk you through some of the conditions set by the French government to determine wh o can be French citizens - and we talk you through the process of acquiring the papers you need.abroad, you should contact your consulate or embassy.You will need to fill out form cerfa n °12753*02 in duplicateYou will have to furnish proof of the information given on form cerfa n °12753*02, such as a certificate of birth, marriage certificate and the relevant residence and work permit.You will need to decide if you want your name and that of your children to be Gallicised  or not. For example, famous French actor Jean Reno was born Juan Moreno y Herrera-Jiménez of Andalusian immigrants in Morocco.If something changes (residence or work situation) after having deposited your application, there is an additional form to fill out to inform the authorities.Legally, the préfecture is charged with sending on your dossier to the ministry in charge of naturalisation within six months; the delay for processing your petition is of eighteen months, twelve if you have been resident in France for at least ten years.If the decision is favourable, you will be notified by post and the naturalisation decree will be published in the official Journal. Unlike acquiring American citizenship after you had been issued a Green card, there is no naturalization ceremony.If your application has been rejected, you have a two-month delay to appeal.local and national elections and in the presidential election.Voting and taxes are two sides of one medaillon; it’s up to you whether it’s worth all the red tape.If you should then move abroad, your children will be eligible - if they, too, have the French nationality through you - to obtain a permit allowing them to study at a foreign French school - these Lycées Français are found in every major global city, stick to the French curriculum and are ideal for those who move around a lot for work.What a Tutor Can Do for You.You might find that your French needs a bit of a polish - or your knowledge of French culture. When the stakes are hi gh - i.e. when the risk of failure is having to wait a further two years - it's worth making sure that your chances are as high as they can possibly be.So, if you are worried about your level of French, get a French tutor to settle your nerves. And if you can't tell Louis XII from Louis XIV, it might be worth taking some classes a tutor of French history.