French Immigration Laws Require Contract with Respect to French Republican Principles

On July 16, 2024, 8 decrees of the new French immigration law were published. Key among them is the decree requiring residence applicants to sign a contract stating that they undertake to respect the principles of the French Republic.

These principles include:

  • personal freedom;
  • freedom of expression and conscience;
  • gender equality;
  • respect for the dignity of all human beings without discrimination of any kind;
  • the principle of secularism;
  • the currency and symbols of the Republic.

Effective July 17, 2024, the Republican Integration Contract (CIR) must be signed and is valid for a period of one year.

Signatories agree to respect the principles and values of the French business and the French Republic and to follow with seriousness and diligence the training which are requested of them.

The CIR is the first stage of their integration pathway in France which includes the following actions:

  • Civic training on the values, principles and institutions of the French Republic, on the rights and duties linked to life in France and on the organization of the French business
  • Language training
  • Career guidance advice and support to help find a job
  • Support adapted to their needs to facilitate their conditions of reception and integration.

More information is available here.

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