Reacquiring Lost Citizenship in France

Without ties to France or military service, the article 21-14 declaration would be refused, so this is a long shot for now. Ties you build can support a declaration later.

The way back for someone cut off by the 50-year rule needs either clear ties with France or service in French or allied forces. Nothing in the article sets a deadline, so ties built through family, work with French organisations, study, property or regular documented stays can count later.

If you would rather move to France, you can do it on a work, business, study or visitor permit and naturalise after five years. Our naturalisation quiz sets out what that involves.

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