Applicants can acquire or regain French nationality by marriage declaration, naturalisation or reintegration. The consulate takes the files and holds interviews; certificates of nationality are handled by a court in Paris, not the consulate.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney nationality service for marriage and naturalisation files.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Complete the CERFA form and consulate document list | submit to the nationality service | interview | CNF requests are posted to the Paris court
Documents you need
- Marriage route: transcribed marriage, 4-5 years' shared life, French B2
- Naturalisation: form 12753, B2 and civic exam from 1 Jan 2026
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page updated 13 Jul 2026. Interview appointment by the consulate.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by France's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of France in Australia
- Apostille and legalisation of documents
- Birth declaration or transcription
- Certificate of registration / residence and change of residence
- Citizen census registration and Defence and Citizenship Day (JDC)
- Death declaration or transcription
- Declaration of loss or theft of French documents
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French visa (France-Visas)
- Laissez-passer (single-journey travel document)
- Life certificate for pensions
- Marriage: capacity certificate, banns and transcription
- National identity card (CNIe)
- PACS registration
- Passport application or renewal (in person)
- Registration on the register of French nationals abroad
- Remote passport renewal (trial)
- Voting from abroad and proxy voting