The partner of a French national can apply for nationality, and must be able to prove that they have been married for five years and live together, (four years if the couple can prove continuous residence in France for three years since the wedding, or if when living abroad, the French spouse has been registered as a …

Can you have dual British and French nationality?

As France allows dual citizenship, British citizens who qualify can consider an application for French citizenship to maintain access to living in the European Union (EU).

Can a spouse of a French citizen work in France?

Your French spouse visa stands for a long stay visa and as a residence permit. The VLS-TS Vie Privée et Familiale allows you to work in France without any restriction.

Can you stay in France for more than 3 months?

According to the French Embassy, “The ‘visitor’ visa (or visa ‘D’) allows you to enter France and stay for more than three months. Long-stay visa holders will be allowed to reside in France for up to 12 months according to the validity of their visa and purpose of stay.”

How does the surviving spouse in France get their estate?

Such action might include: Ensure the surviving spouse inherits all your estate through a French marriage contract. Increase the proportion of your estate they receive through gift or will. Buy your French home en tontine, so it is automatically transferred to the surviving spouse on first death.

What do I need to get a French visa for my spouse?

You have to show a certified copy of your marriage certificate (the marriage must be registered with the French authorities) and proof of the French nationality of your spouse (e.g., copy of a French ID card, birth certificate).

How can I Join my relative in France?

If the application is successful, you can join your relative in France but you will need to get a long-stay visa (see Expatica’s guide to the French visa system) from the embassy/consulate in your home country, valid for one year, which then acts as a residence card (VLS-TS). The visa is free of charge.

How to apply for French nationality through marriage?

The application must be accompanied by the following documents: 1 Proof of identity of the applicant and spouse 2 Proof of address (recent utility bill for example) 3 Proof of regular and continuous residence in France for at least 3 years since the marriage. 4 Birth certificates Plus d’articles…