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Which obligation applies to everyone living in France, whatever their nationality?
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Correct answer: Paying taxes. Everyone who lives in France must pay taxes. They help keep public services free, such as police or school. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les obligations en tant que résident français” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Les obligations en tant que résident français” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ Doing military dutiesFaire ses devoirs militairesThat is a duty of the French citizen.
- ✗ Voting in every electionVoter à chaque électionThe right to vote is linked to citizenship.
- ✓ Paying taxesPayer des impôtsCorrect answer. Everyone who lives in France must pay taxes. They help keep public services free, such as police or school.
- ✗ Having a residence permitAvoir un titre de séjourThis only concerns foreign people.
What the source says
« L’obligation de payer des impôts est inscrite dans la Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen de 1789. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quelle obligation concerne toutes les personnes qui vivent en France, quelle que soit leur nationalité ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quelle obligation concerne toutes les personnes résidant en France quelle que soit leur nationalité ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les obligations en tant que résident français” (French).
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