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France Citizenship & Residency News
Focused English briefings on French naturalisation, residence permits, examen civique, and language requirements.
Monthly briefingFranceWeek ending December 17, 2025
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Monthly update on December 2025: France Introduces Mandatory Civic Exam and Automatic Residence Permit Renewals
France is balancing stricter integration rules with reduced bureaucracy. A new mandatory civic exam is required for multi-year permits, while existing carte de séjour renewals become automatic.
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Read briefing Monthly briefingFranceWeek ending December 3, 2025
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Monthly update on December 2025: France Targets Auto-Renewals & Raises Fees; Portugal GV Paused
France is moving to end automatic long-term residence permit renewals and increase fees by €100. Meanwhile, Portugal has paused Golden Visa citizenship processes, signaling stricter EU immigration policies.
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