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French citizenship has historically been based on the principle of jus soli (“right of soil”), in contrast to the German definition of nationality through jus sanguinis (“right of blood”).
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In this article, we will discuss whether it is legal to have dual citizenship in France, and what the difference between dual and second citizenship is.

Pre-owned real estate in France is not just popular with buyers — it is gaining traction. According to the Notaries of France (Notaires de France), 2019 closed out a record year for the existing homes market with more than 1,000,000 transactions.

Foreign citizens in France can get income in many ways: renting out real estate, earning interest on bank deposits, starting a business, or working as an employee. All these income sources are subject to corporate tax payable to the French administration.

Owning property in France and getting a profit from it by renting is related to a number of rules and obligations to the administrative tax system of the state. Private property in France is reliably protected by law. If you are a non-resident, but have property in France, you need to pay property taxes, as well as income tax on profits from your property.

France is the country where the level of social well-being is based on an extensive and multi-stage taxation system. Taxes account for up to 90% of the country's budget revenues. They are a redistributive measure that guarantees a high level stability of the society.

The Côte d'Azur is the Mediterranean coast from Marseille to the east through the Principality of Monaco to the border with Italy. It is one of the most prestigious holiday destinations in the world and the most expensive real estate market in France after Paris.

The River Paillon divides Nice into two large parts, although today it is almost entirely channelled underground. The left bank is the historic centre, with architecture reminiscent of Turin: narrow streets, pastel façades and a distinctly Italian character. The right bank feels more French, with wide boulevards, straight street grids and buildings in the Haussmann style of Paris.

The Paris real estate market is traditionally considered one of the most promising in the EU for generating income. Every year, the capital of luxury and fashion attracts approximately 50 million tourists, while universities draw thousands of international students from around the world.

To optimise taxes on property ownership in France, as well as to manage funds more conveniently, our experts recommend registering a legal entity to invest in housing in France. The civil property company SCI (Société Civile Immobilière) is a real estate holding company incorporated under French law and it is an optimal solution, available to both residents and non-residents of the country.

France is one of the oldest property markets in Europe and the world. Being the second economy in the Eurozone, it provides stability and security for property investors. Buying a house in France is the first step of integration into traditional European society and investing in a long-term connection with its culture and values.

The Passeport Talent (Talent Residence Permit from March 2024) is a special category of visas in France, designed to attract entrepreneurs and qualified specialists, scientific researchers and artists. This is a multi-year residence permit that allows you to live and work in France for 4 years. It opens the way for talented people from outside the EU, allowing them to develop their business projects and research in France.

France is the third most popular destination for international students after the UK and the USA. It has 83 public universities, about 200 engineering schools, 200 schools of economics and management, 120 public higher schools of art and 20 schools of architecture.

In this article we will tell you how foreigners may obtain citizenship in France, who can apply for the country's passport and how to avoid being refused the desired document.

As of May 2025, the French real estate market is showing signs of a gradual recovery after a two-year recession caused by rising interest rates, inflation, and declining purchasing power.