Signed with OFII when you arrive in France, the CIR partly determines the rest of your residence journey. Training, language level, attendance: here is what you need to know so you don’t get into difficulty.
The Republican Integration Contract (CIR) is concluded between the State and the foreign national who settles in France on a long-term basis and wishes to integrate. It is part of the reception programme organized byOFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration).
Who signs a CIR?
The CIR concerns people admitted to residence for the first time and wishing to settle long-term, with some exceptions (students, certain specific situations). It is signed after a personalized interview at OFII, which assesses your situation and needs.
What the contract involves
By signing, you commit to attending the prescribed training:
- A civic training course on the values, principles and workings of French society.
- Where applicable, a language training course whose volume depends on your initial level, to progress toward autonomy.
Compliance with the CIR (attendance, seriousness) is taken into account for the rest of your journey, particularly when a multi-year card is issued.
Language and progress
The language pathway aims to bring you to a level useful for daily life and future procedures. It is an asset for then preparing the levels required for the resident card (B1) or nationality (B2).
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Book a free appointmentThe consequences of not complying with a CIR
Failing to attend the scheduled training, without valid reason, can be held against you when your later residence applications are examined. Conversely, a serious record is a favorable factor.
Aligning the CIR with your residence plans
The CIR is not just a formality: it is part of an overall logic. Treating it as a first step toward the multi-year card, then the resident card, helps build a coherent pathway.
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We explain your obligations, connect the CIR to your next procedures and help you move forward in the right order. First appointment free.
