"Recent changes to the rules on applying for French citizenship have made the process especially difficult for young people - even if they arrived in France as young children and spent their whole life here. We want to hear from young people (or their parents) affected by this. We recently reported on the case of a 23-year-old British man turned down for French citizenship, despite living in France since the age of three, speaking fluent French and earning €1,600 a month."
"The reason is the strict new application on the income rules for French citizenship - and this young man is not the only person affected. The requirement for a 'sufficient and stable' income over several years make the process especially difficult for young people, who may be still at university or just starting out in their career. READ ALSO: What new French citizenship rules mean for children raised in France✎"
Recent changes to French citizenship application rules require demonstration of a 'sufficient and stable' income over several years. The income requirement has led to denials even for individuals who arrived in France as young children, grew up in the country, speak fluent French, and work modest-wage jobs. A 23-year-old British resident who lived in France since age three and earned €1,600 a month was refused citizenship under the new standard. The rule disproportionately affects young people who are studying or beginning their careers and may lack the multi-year income stability now demanded. A questionnaire seeks accounts from affected young people or their parents.
Read at The Local France
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