Can I apply for French citizenship if my great grandfather was French?

French citizenship can be obtained by descent if at least one parent is a citizen of France, despite the fact the child was not born in France. This means that if your grandmother/grandfather was French, your father or mother will have to register his/her birth certificate before you register your own.

Can I get French citizenship if my ancestors were French?

Can I obtain citizenship through descent or ancestry? You can become a French citizen through descent if at least one of your parents was a French citizen when you were born. You still have to meet the requirement to be of good character, and you’ll need to prove your identity and the citizenship of your French parent.

How can I get French nationality certificate?

The Certificate of French Nationality is issued solely by the chief clerk of court. Before going to your local district court, please check first whether it has the power to issue the certificate. You may check the Department of Justice Website for more info regarding your local district court.

Can I apply for French citizenship if my mother was French?

A person can become a French citizen by descent if at least one of his or her parents was a French citizen at the time of his or her birth.

Can I lose French nationality?

Nationality [fr] A person may lose their French nationality following a decision by a public official; a voluntary action; extended non-use; or forfeiture. Under certain conditions, reintegration into French nationality is provided for in accordance with the Code civil.

Do you have to speak French to get citizenship?

From August 11th 2020 anyone who wishes to get French citizenship will have to sit a written language exam, in addition to the current speaking and listening tests required. At present candidates for citizenship need to demonstrate that they speak French to B1 level.

Can I become a French citizen if my grandparents are French?

No. France doesn’t recognize “blood citizenship” ( Jus sanguinis) for grandparents. It does for parents though. So if one of your parents bears the French citizenship, you can request it under certain conditions. There are currently three ways to become a French citizen if you were not born here:

Can I live in France if I have dual citizenship?

Luckily, it’s possible to live in both by obtaining dual citizenship. If a person is born in France to at least one French parent, he automatically gains citizenship at birth; otherwise, those born in France to foreign parents have the option of obtaining citizenship at birth or later in life.

What if my father became a Canadian citizen before I was?

If your father became a Canadian citizen before you were born, you right to Canadian citizenship. You should apply for a proof of Canadian Citizenship. The easiest way to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship is using online services.

How long does it take to get a French citizenship?

Patience is a virtue when it comes to obtaining French citizenship; the entire process can take up to two years once the official application has been submitted. Brush up on your French in the meantime if you’re not fluent already. In general, the French are much stricter than Americans when it comes to fluency in an applicant’s second language.