Expat Forum For People Moving Overseas And Living Abroad banner
21 - 23 of 23 Posts
It seems to me that in light of Bruno Retailleau new circular on naturalusation and all the new requirements and checks very few of those who became naturalised fairly recently would be successful come 1 January 2026, and not just because of the level B2 French language requirement. The new conditions are very tough.

I just hope gets rid of this illegitimate government in the immediate future.
 
Discussion starter ·
Hi. Follow-up question. I took a B2 langauge class from an approved institution and I have a certificate of completion to prove it but it will be more than 2 years old by the time I apply for the citizenship ...will this be a problem as I read that the certfiicate must be less than 2 years old. Assuming this certificate is ok , do I still have to take one of the language tests like TCF or DELF? (or not necessary if I have this certificate of completion?). Thank you all.
 
Hi. Follow-up question. I took a B2 langauge class from an approved institution and I have a certificate of completion to prove it but it will be more than 2 years old by the time I apply for the citizenship ...will this be a problem as I read that the certfiicate must be less than 2 years old. Assuming this certificate is ok , do I still have to take one of the language tests like TCF or DELF? (or not necessary if I have this certificate of completion?). Thank you all.
You must have taken a language test, TCF or DELF, and ed as coursework certificates are not acceptable proof by the government.
 
21 - 23 of 23 Posts
Post Reply