France Civic Exam Practice (Examen Civique) 2026

Since 1 January 2026, people applying for French nationality by decree must pass a civic exam (examen civique) before they apply. The real exam has 40 multiple-choice questions in French, lasts 45 minutes, and you need 32 correct answers (80%) to pass. These original practice questions in English cover the five official themes: the Republic's values, institutions, rights and duties, history and geography, and daily life in France.

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Francia
80 domande
Verificato: 11 ottobre 2026

In breve

L’esame ufficiale ha 40 domande. Per superarlo: 32 correct out of 40 (80%). Tempo a disposizione: 45 minuti. Lo gestisce: Ministry of the Interior; exams run by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce (CCIP) and France Éducation International. Esercitati qui gratis con 80 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 11 ottobre 2026.

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Cosa sapere prima del test

Since 1 January 2026, passing the civic exam is required for naturalisation by decree, and for a first multi-year residence card or resident card.
The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions in French: 28 knowledge questions and 12 everyday situations. Each has four options and one correct answer.
You have up to 45 minutes on a tablet or computer, and you need at least 32 correct answers (80%) to pass.
You can take the exam at any time and as often as you need. The pass certificate does not expire.
Since 1 January 2026, applicants for naturalisation must also prove French at level B2 or higher, spoken and written.
After you apply, a prefecture interview checks your integration and your support for the Republic's values. You sign the Charter of the rights and duties of the French citizen at the end.
The naturalisation application itself costs a €255 tax stamp (€127.50 in French Guiana). You apply online or, in some cases, by post.
The usual residence requirement for naturalisation is 5 years. It can be 2 years, for example after 2 years of higher education in France, or waived in some cases such as refugees.

Domande frequenti

Is the French civic exam in force?

Yes. Since 1 January 2026 you must pass it before you apply for naturalisation by decree, or for a first multi-year residence card or resident card. It is not needed to renew those cards.

How many questions are on the examen civique and what is the pass mark?

There are 40 multiple-choice questions, 28 on knowledge and 12 on everyday situations. You have 45 minutes and need 32 correct answers, which is 80%.

Can I take the civic exam in English?

No. The exam is in French. Naturalisation also requires French at level B2 or higher, so preparing in French is important.

What if I fail the civic exam?

You can take it again at any time, as many times as you need. Once you pass, the certificate has no expiry date.

Do I need the civic exam to become French through marriage?

The official pages list the civic exam for naturalisation and reinstatement by decree. Nationality by marriage is a separate declaration with its own interview, so check the official page for your case.

Where can I study for the civic exam?

The Ministry of the Interior's free site formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr has the programme, fact sheets on each theme and official lists of knowledge questions. The Livret du citoyen also helps you prepare for the prefecture interview.

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