After Brexit, the number of British citizens seeking French citizenship surged, rising from about 300 applications yearly prior to 2016 to a peak of nearly 4,000 in subsequent years. Between 2017 and 2023, 17,963 Brits were granted French citizenship, making them the fourth largest group of new citizens in France. The process is lengthy, averaging two years, with fluctuations in yearly applications reflecting both pre-existing residents and those newly immigrating post-Brexit, culminating in a total of approximately 169,991 British citizens living in France.
Prior to Brexit, only about 300 British citizens applied annually for French citizenship, but since the Brexit vote, the number increased significantly, peaking in recent years.
Between 2017 and 2023, 17,963 British citizens were granted French nationality, making them the fourth largest group after Moroccans, Algerians, and Tunisians.
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