Residency
France — Residency: Permanent Residency
France ties long-term residence to a progression of residence cards, and from 1 January 2026, passing the civic exam is required for a multi-year residence permit, a carte de résident or naturalisation.
Key facts
- From 1 January 2026, passing the civic exam is required for a multi-year residence permit, a carte de résident or naturalisation.
Costs
- medical and hospital expenses coverage: 65 euros per day of stay in the case.
Common mistakes
- Planning a long-term card without the civic exam — it is required from 2026.