Track — Residence card

Your long-term anchor in France.

The 10-year card, with its own intermediate-level civic exam and B1 language requirement. Targeted preparation, no noise.

Language level

B1 (TCF IRN 400–499)

Civic exam

40 QCM

Intermediate — 40 questions specific to the residence-card track

Preparation time

3–6 mois

3 to 6 months

Civic exam

Try the residence-card QCM

Who is this for?

Applicants for a first 10-year residence card
Permit holders with 5+ years of residence, eligible for family reunification
Spouses of French nationals after 3 years of marriage

What Wander Sensei does for you

Residence-card MCQs

The official CR-track questions (intermediate level), with explanation and cultural note in your language.

B1 assessment and prep

Evaluate your current level, targeted TCF IRN B1 exercises, administrative vocabulary.

3–6 month personalised plan

Schedule adjusted to your planned prefecture submission date.

Guides on the CR track

2026 rules, exemptions, required documents, timelines — explained simply.

Typical timeline

For a first CR application, plan 3 to 6 months of preparation.

Month 1
Verify B1 level (TCF IRN if needed)
Months 2 – 3
Targeted prep for the civic exam at CR level
Month 4
Take the exam, finalise the file, submit to the prefecture

Civic examResidence card renewals are not subject to the new civic exam.

Relevant guides

2026 reform

Naturalisation française 2026 : tous les changements au 1er janvier

Le décret 2025-648 entre en vigueur au 1er janvier 2026 : niveau B2, examen civique, nouvelles exigences pour la carte de résident. Tout ce qui change, expliqué point par point.

All tracks9 minavr. 2026

Not your track?

Try the naturalisation QCM

Naturalisation

B2 · 6–12 mois

Try the multi-year permit QCM

Multi-year permit

A2 · 2–4 mois

Anchor yourself in France for 10 years.

Early access to the platform to prepare your CR with confidence.