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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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