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Text reads: On Wednesday a ministry spokesperson confirmed that the rules have indeed changed and applicants, including retirees, with "income primarily coming from abroad" no longer qualify for French nationality based on residency (décret). The spokesperson wrote: "There was previously a measure of goodwill for people over the age of 65 whose income came mainly from abroad that allowed foreigners to obtain French nationality. "The May 2025 circulaire (memo) removes this tolerance, specifying that, with only a few exceptions, applications from applicants whose income primarily comes from abroad will be refused. "It does not matter whether the applicant is retired or still working."
August 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM