France Residency Just Got Harder — Here's What Changed in 2026

What is France’s new civic exam and why was it introduced in 2026? Is the civic exam mandatory for a multi-year residence permit or 10-year card? Who must pass the exam and who is exempt, including Talent Passport holders? What is the format of the 40-question multiple-choice test and passing score? What are the updated French language requirements (A2, B1, B2) for residency and citizenship? How can you effectively prepare and pass the civic exam on the first attempt? Can switching to a Talent Passport help you avoid or delay the exam requirement? Watch this video till the end to get answers to these questions. 📩 Book a Consultation: Website: https://natlan.be/eng/consultation?ut... WhatsApp: https://wa.me/32493949522?utm_source=... Telegram: https://t.me/natlanbebot?utm_source=y... 00:00 France Immigration 2026: New Civic Exam Requirement Explained 00:38 Civic Exam Format: 40 Questions, Topics & Passing Score (80%) 01:27 Who Must Pass: Multi-Year Residence Permit & 10-Year Card Rules 02:47 Who Is Exempt: Talent Passport, Age 65+, Special Cases 03:31 New French Language Requirements 2026: A2, B1, B2 Levels Explained 04:53 Talent Passport France Strategy: How to Avoid or Delay the Exam 06:08 How to Prepare for the Civic Exam: Study Tips & Resources 07:03 Moving to France in 2026: Is It Still Worth It + Immigration Strategy 🔔 Subscribe to the Channel    / @movetoeuropewithnatlan   New videos every week — practical, up-to-date information on legal immigration to Europe, the USA, and Asia. No fluff: just laws, real cases, and step-by-step guidance for those who have already decided to make the move. 🏢 About Natlan Natlan is an international law firm with over 15 years of experience in immigration, business relocation, and real estate investment. We support our clients at every stage of the move — from the first consultation to full integration into their new country. Over 1,000 clients are already living and working abroad with our help. Office in Brussels, Belgium. Partners worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://natlan.be/eng?utm_source=yout... #movetoeurope #euresidency #immigrationlawyer #franceimmigration #francevisa #franceresidencepermit #talentpassportfrance #movefrance #frenchcitizenship #euimmigration #livinginfrance #expatfrance