French nationality: how to buy a tax stamp?

Verified 08 June 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

To file a French nationality application, you must provide an electronic tax stamp.

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You live in France

You can buy an electronic tax stamp online or in a tobacco store.

Online

Prepare your credit card to do the online process.

Buy a tax stamp online for a French nationality application

After receiving your stamp, by email or SMS, you must download.

The stamp is to be attached to your application for access to French nationality.

The electronic stamp is valid 1 year from the date of purchase.

To prevent it from becoming invalid when you submit your application, wait until you have finished preparing your file before buying it.

You can request a refund online within 18 months that follow its purchase:

Request a refund of an electronic stamp

In a tobacco office

You can buy an electronic tax stamp in a tobacco office if it is equipped with the app Authorized point of sale.

The stamp is to be attached to your application for access to French nationality.

The electronic stamp is valid 1 year from the date of purchase.

To prevent it from becoming invalid when you submit your application, wait until you have finished preparing your file before buying it.

You can request a refund online within 18 months that follow its purchase:

Request a refund of an electronic stamp

You live abroad

Abroad, you don't have to provide a tax stamp.

You can pay in cash. Some consulates also accept payment by credit card, check or wire transfer. Consult the consulate's website to find out how to pay.

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