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Examen civique

Civic knowledge exam (multi-year residence permit / resident card)

The civic knowledge exam that foreign nationals must pass before applying for a first multi-year residence permit or a resident card in France.

The exam

Set by
France's Ministry of the Interior, through approved exam centres
The paper
40 multiple-choice questions (28 knowledge, 12 situational) in 45 minutes; pass with 32 correct
How it is sat
On demand at an approved centre, on tablet or computer, before filing the permit application
Where
France, in French

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