French Citizenship Timeline: What Really Happens Between Application and Ceremony
What really happens after you file for French citizenship — récépissé, interview, decree, and ceremony — with real 2026 processing times by stage.
Head of Lexidy France
French attorneys and legal advisors specialising in Immigration law and relocation services, Tax planning and Corporate services.
Moving to France starts with a question most people can’t answer alone. Which permit is actually yours? Eléonore Tavares de Pinho answers it. As Head of Lexidy France, she takes your case from the first call and stays on it until you’re settled. She reads the French forms so you don’t have to guess, tells you what the administration will ask for, and flags what to fix before you leave home. She also works on tax planning and corporate matters. So if you’re bringing a business or a pension with you, she’ll catch the knock-on effects early, not after the visa is granted. One lawyer and one plan. Ask her where things stand and you’ll get a straight answer, in English or in French.
Avocate, Barreau de Seine-Saint-Denis (Bobigny).
Five-year dual degree in French and Italian law, University of Sorbonne and University of Florence.
Intern at UNIDROIT (International Institute for the Unification of Private Law)
English, French, Italian
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