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
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
Available now

Anchor yourself in France for 10 years.

Complete preparation in PDF · free mini-guide · official B1-level MCQs.

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

The complete PDF and the mock exam are available today. The other interactive features roll out progressively.

01

Residence-card MCQs

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

02

B1 assessment and prep

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

03

3–6 month personalised plan

Schedule adjusted to your planned prefecture submission date.

04

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.

  1. Month 1
    Verify B1 level (TCF IRN if needed)
  2. Months 2 – 3
    Targeted prep for the civic exam at CR level
  3. 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

Not your track?
Available

The mock exam is available

Six mock exams under real conditions — 40 questions, 45 minutes, pass mark 32 — with detailed corrections and progress tracking. Try the free 15-question QCM first.