France’s new civics test for citizenship and certain residency permits is "an added stress" applicants do not need, French civil rights groups have warned. From January 1st 2026, new applicants for certain types of French residency permits, or French nationality, are required to take a written 40-question civics test. But language association Le français pour toutes et tous has warned that the new requirement is just "an added stress" for applicants. READ ALSO: How much will it cost to take the new French civics test? Have you taken the new civics test?

Source: The Local January 02, 2026 15:32 UTC