In 2025, France intends to introduce more stringent rules for obtaining residence permit (residence permit)

Since 2025, France introduces more stringent rules for obtaining visas for permanent residence, which largely concerns language requirements. In accordance with the new law adopted in 2024, all candidates will have to pass an exam in the French language to obtain a residence permit. Even for applicants from countries where French is common, such as Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, this requirement becomes mandatory. Candidates for many years of residency cards must demonstrate the level of ownership of the language at least A2, and those who apply for a ten -day visa will have to have level B1. In addition, to obtain French citizenship, it will be necessary to demonstrate skills at B2 and above.

Earlier it was expected that these measures would enter into force only from January 1, 2026, however, at the initiative of the Secretary of State on Citizenship and Combating Discrimination, Issue Naru, the new rules will be introduced six months earlier - by July 1, 2025. Naru emphasized the importance of increasing integration standards and noted that the process of integrating immigrants into society requires improvement. According to him, such requirements will help maintain the cohesion of society and contribute to the successful entry of new citizens into the cultural and social life of the country.

According to the minister, “the integration engine has broken,” and additional steps must be taken to restore it. The more demanding we will be to new immigrants, the more likely they can adapt and make a positive contribution to the development of France. This decision to introduce more stringent rules reflects the desire of the authorities to ensure the harmonious coexistence of different cultures and maintain the identity of French society.

This exam in two parts will be applied to all candidates for permits for accommodation or card. Nevertheless, Nasru will want to expand the requirement to apply to other categories of citizenship, including those who are looking for asylum.
France provided 36,340 residence permits in 2023. According to the immigration report of the French Ministry of the Interior, the country issued 36,340 residence permits in 2023 - more than nine percent compared to 2022.

It is expected that it is expected that new changes will affect millions of applicants to reside permits, including Moroccans, Chinese and Indian citizens who are one of the ten best candidates for such permits in France.

More specifically, the nationality that received the greatest number of permits for living in France for 2023 are Moroccans, Algerians, Tunisians, Chinese, Americans, Ivoarens, Afghan, Senegalese, Indians and Brazilians.

According to the new requirements of the migration authorities, all candidates for a residence permit (residence permit) in the country will be required to pass an exam in the French language.