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Who must take the civic exam?
Since 1 January 2026, the civic exam is mandatory for people applying for a multi-year residence permit (CSP), a resident card (CR), or French citizenship by naturalisation.
The precise conditions — exemptions, special cases, age — are set by décret and may change. Always check your situation on service-public.fr before registering.
CSP
Multi-year residence permit.
Resident Card
For long-term residence in France.
Naturalisation
Citizenship application.
Your situation, in 5 questions
A step-by-step questionnaire to guide you based on your situation — a comprehension aid, never an official decision.
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