French citizens are, by definition, European citizens, and therefore have the right to live and work in all 28 (soon to be 27) member states of the European Union. "Having French nationality definitely generated a lot more respect from my neighbours," American Jennifer Greco tells The Local. Naturalised French citizens are eligible, however, unlike in the United States where foreign-born citizens cannot run for president. READ ALSORequirements for obtaining French nationalityYou can apply for French citizenship at your local prefecture. For more information on how to apply for French nationality, see The Local’s guide to the process.

Source: The Local December 13, 2019 12:22 UTC