The new language requirements proposed in France could have a major impact on the stays of more than 300,000 foreigners across the country. French media reports that 60,000 foreigners who do not meet language requirements could lose their right to stay in France.
The new language regulations were announced in January 2024, but have not yet been implemented. Measures include written exams and the required language ability will vary depending on the validity of your residence permit. Therefore, a two- to four-year residence permit requires a lower level of language proficiency.
The French Ministry of Home Affairs predicts that 20,000 immigrants could lose their residence permits, while another 40,000 could reject the card, affecting a total of 60,000 people.
Previously, anyone applying for Sejour’s Cult des Sejours in France had to sign an “integrated agreement” and commit to learning French. If new language rules are implemented, foreigners must demonstrate at least middle school level language ability and obtain a two- to four-year residence permit. Failure to meet the requirements of French language puts the future of French foreigners at risk. Because they cannot obtain residence permits, stay in France or find employment.
Foreigners seeking a 10-year residency card must be fluent in French at the high school level. Those seeking French nationality must speak as much of a franch as someone at the university level. In other words, you must be able to understand and clarify ideas using a specialized language.
The Immigration Integration Bill aims to create the first issue of a Multi-Year Residence Permit (CSP) subject to French minimum level of knowledge.
A multi-year residence permit is issued today provided you participate in pursuant to the state-regulated training course. Therefore, foreigners applying for a multi-year residence permit do not need to acquire the language, but only need to be diligent and serious about participating in the training course.
The new rules when implemented require employers’ contributions to training French workers in foreign workers to promote professional and social integration in France.
The bill also includes a new multi-year residential permit dedicated to health professionals and their families when it is being adopted by the health, social or medical social establishment of public or private nonprofit organizations, “talents – medical care” and pharmacy professions. .
