Facts 2026

French Civic Exam 2026 Key Facts

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Effective date1 January 2026 for concerned candidates.
Residence permit audienceFirst application for a multi-year residence permit, including carte de séjour pluriannuelle or carte de résident, for concerned non-EU nationals.
LanguageFrench.
Number of questions40.
Duration45 minutes maximum.
Passing score32 correct answers out of 40, or 80%.
Question types28 knowledge questions and 12 scenario-based questions.
ThemesRepublican principles and values, institutions, rights and duties, history/geography/culture, and living in French society.

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