Living the GOOD LIFE for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!
French citizenship can be obtained after living in France for 5 continuous years provided the applicant has been living in France with a long-term visa such as a carte de résident. You will not have to give up your native citizenship in order to become a French citizen.
For those with a parent or grandparent born in France, it is possible to obtain French citizenship. The place to start is the French Consulate in your area. The process is lengthy; however, it is achievable, and will mean you will have an EU Passport and permission to work in France.
Another benefit of living in France and obtaining either residency or citizenship, is access to the French healthcare system. Rated number one in the world by the World Health Organization, healthcare in France is a major lure if you are considering living in France.
If you are a “foreign” student living in France, the wait for your French citizenship will be two years. Being married to a French citizen means the wait will be four years before you are approved.