French Government Fast-Tracks Implementation of Immigration Law

The law, initially set for 2026, will now require French proficiency for residence permits starting July 2025.

The French government is expediting the implementation of the Darmanin immigration law, originally adopted in late 2023.
Secretary of State Othman Nasrou announced plans to enforce French language proficiency requirements for residence permits by July 2025.
The law mandates that immigrants pass a French language exam, with different levels required for various types of residence permits.
Nasrou emphasized the need to strengthen integration measures, citing a 'broken engine of integration' as a rationale for the accelerated timeline.
Further proposals to extend the integration process will be included in an upcoming immigration bill set for early 2025.