In January 2024, France enacted its long-awaited immigration law, introducing stricter language proficiency requirements for individuals applying for multi-year and 10-year residency cards as well as citizenship. These new requisites—A2 for the multi-year residency card, B1 for the 10-year card, and B2 for citizenship—do not affect current residents holding these cards who will continue to renew without undergoing language tests. Exemptions apply to certain demographic groups, including retirees. While parts of the law are in effect, the comprehensive language testing is set to be fully implemented by January 2026.
France's immigration law, effective January 2024, mandates tougher language requirements for residency and citizenship, impacting new applicants but not current cardholders.
The legislated language requirements now classify residency card applicants by proficiency levels: A2 for multi-year, B1 for 10-year, and B2 for citizenship.
Exemptions exist for certain groups, including retirees seeking residency benefits without the stringent new language requirements.
While implementation begins in early 2024, the language tests will be enforced fully before January 2026, allowing time for adaptation.
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