What documents are required for my naturalization file?

What documents do I need to provide, regardless of my situation?

· 1 official identity document. For example, your passport.

· 1 tax stamp of 55 €

· 1 double-sided copy of your valid residence permit (unless you are a national of a European State)

What are the other documents?

You must provide proof of:

· your marital status

· your nationality

· your home

· your stay in France

· your resources

You must also provide proof if you live or have lived as a couple, and if you have minor children.

Do I have to prove my level in French?

Yes, the required level of knowledge in French is the oral and written B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERL).

Are there any particular situations?

Yes, for example, if you have lived in France for less than 10 years, you must also provide an original foreigners criminal record extract or equivalent document from all the countries in which you have resided.

Do I have to have the documents translated?

Yes, you must attach a French translation of any document written in another language.

The translation must be done by a certified translator. It is the translator who informs you of his deadlines and prices.

In addition, some foreigner documents may need to be legalized or apostilled. This is used to authenticate the document. Ask the embassy or consulate of your country of origin.

Do I need to provide originals or copies of documents?

To send your file online, documents are scanned or photographed.

However, keep the original civil status documents as you should be able to submit them when you are processing your application.

A civil status document must be provided in full and in original in the language of the country of origin.

A French civil status certificate must have been issued less than 3 months ago.

Can I have a summary of the documents to provide?

Yes, a simulator allows you to have a customized list of documents to provide.

The simulator is available on our website Service-Public.fr.

How do I forward my file?

The file is sent online via an online service available on Service-Public.fr

At each stage of the processing of your request, you will receive an email to the email address you have indicated.

Attention:

- If you are domiciled in Guyana, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Polynesia and New Caledonia, your file is to be filed with the naturalization platform of your home. An interactive map is available on Service-Public.fr to know the contact details of your platform.

- If you live abroad, the file is to be filed with a French consulate.

What if I can't submit my application online?

You can be accompanied by the ANT Citizen Contact Center.

You can contact him by email using the contact form available on the website of the General Directorate of foreigners in France, or by telephone (Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm):

· At 34 00 in Metropolitan France (no surtax)

· Or 09 70 83 07 07 from overseas and foreigner

You can also get help from a settled digital hotspot in every prefecture and most sub-prefectures.

Can I be asked for more documents after I submit my file?

Yes, depending on your situation, the training department may ask you for additional documents and set a deadline for providing them.

If you do not provide the requested documents within the deadline, your file may be closed without further action.

That means it's not being studied.