The civic exam for French naturalisation

Do I need to take the civic exam?

Since 1 January 2026 a pass certificate is required for every application for naturalisation or reinstatement of French nationality (source). You do not need it if you apply for nationality by declaration (source).

For nationality you also need French at level B2, spoken and written (source).

What does the exam look like?

40 questions in 45 minutes, and 32 correct answers to pass (source). The naturalisation exam has its own list of knowledge questions (source).

Where are the questions?

The public list of knowledge questions for the naturalisation is here (in French).

How do I practise for it?

At Civizon you pick your permit at the start. Your mock exams follow that level, and you read the explanation in your language after every answer.

Free 10-question trial · How the exam works

Civizon is a private, paid service. Civizon is not a government body and is not affiliated with the French state.