Could You Pass the French Residency Test?
Foreigners arriving in France and applying for residency or citizenship are likely to face increased scrutiny under new rules sent to regional departments by the Interior Minister.
In line with other countries seeking to reduce net migration, under the new rules applicants will be checked for behaviour, financial independence, and required to take a French history and culture test from January 1, 2026.
Test Your French Knowledge?
The Connexion published the following example questions to test the knowledge of readers.
- What is France’s national hymn/anthem called?
- Who was Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc)?
- When did the Algerian war take place?
- What is significant about May 1968 in France?
- When did France change its national currency to the Euro?
- What is laîcité, and why is it important in France?
- What flower symbolizes the French monarchy?
- May 1 is a public holiday in France. What does it represent?
- What is France’s national animal?
- Which mountain range separates France from Spain?
Let us know how you did!
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