Editing Naturalization (section)

=== France ===
{{Main|French nationality law}}
People who fulfil all of the following criteria can obtain French citizenship through naturalisation:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2213|title=Naturalisation|website=www.service-public.fr|language=Fr|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>

* At least 5 years' residence, although reduced to the following minimum periods in certain situations:
** 2 years:
*** Successfully completed 2 years of studies with a view to obtaining a degree or diploma at a French higher educational institution;
*** Made an exceptional contribution to France's standing and influence in the arts, science, sport, culture, academia, entrepreneurship, etc.
** No minimum residence period:
*** Performed military service with the [[French Army]];
*** Served voluntarily in wartime in the French Army or an allied army;
*** Rendered exceptional service to France (requires personal ministerial approval);
*** Attained the official status of a refugee in France;
*** Citizen of a member state of the {{lang|fr|[[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]]}} '''and''' have French as their native language '''or''' have completed at least 5 years of schooling in a French-speaking educational establishment.
* Integration into French society, including adhering to the values and principles of the Republic, and having a sufficient knowledge of French history, culture and society;
* Sufficient spoken command of the [[French language]];
* No serious criminal convictions, defined as follows:
** Never been sentenced to more than 6 months' imprisonment (not including suspended sentences) for any crime (unless the applicant has been legally deemed rehabilitated or the sentence has been wiped from their criminal record);
** Never been convicted of any crime that counters France's fundamental interests (unless the applicant has been legally deemed rehabilitated or the sentence has been wiped from their criminal record);
** Never been convicted of any act of terrorism (unless the applicant has been legally deemed rehabilitated or the sentence has been wiped from their criminal record).

The fee for naturalisation is €55, except in [[French Guiana]], where it is €27.50.