Structured facts
| Effective date | 1 January 2026 for concerned candidates. |
|---|---|
| Residence permit audience | First application for a multi-year residence permit, including carte de séjour pluriannuelle or carte de résident, for concerned non-EU nationals. |
| Language | French. |
| Number of questions | 40. |
| Duration | 45 minutes maximum. |
| Passing score | 32 correct answers out of 40, or 80%. |
| Question types | 28 knowledge questions and 12 scenario-based questions. |
| Themes | Republican principles and values, institutions, rights and duties, history/geography/culture, and living in French society. |
Related pages
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Official Sources
- link Ministère de l’Intérieur — L’examen civique pour demander un titre de séjour
- link Ministère de l’Intérieur — Procédures d’accès à la nationalité française
- link Service-Public — Contrat d’intégration républicaine
- link Service-Public — Carte de résident et carte de séjour pluriannuelle
- link Le français des affaires — Préparation à l’examen civique
- link Le français des affaires — Résultats de l’examen civique
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