Before Apply for nationality & citizenship of France you need a visa or entry permit which can be obtained through French embassies and consulates around the world. This may take up to 2 months.
How To Get Residence Visa?
The process of applying for residence visa is very easy, you need the following documents:
- Valid Passport
- Application Form, it can be obtained through their consulate
- Eight Passport size photographs
- Financial Guarantee such as bank statement
- Medical Insurance
- Accommodation in France
Before naturalization you have to live at least 5 years in France, if you have studied 2 years of higher studies in France then it can be reduced to 2 years.
You will also have to Sign the Reception & Integration Contract through which French government evaluates your thinking & values to judge whether you are suitable to be a French citizen or not.