Article 20-3 of the French Civil Code
November 8, 2023
In the cases referred to in the previous article, no one may repudiate French nationality unless he proves that he has by descent the nationality of a foreign country.
In the cases referred to in the previous article, no one may repudiate French nationality unless he proves that he has by descent the nationality of a foreign country.
A French national who enlists in the French armed forces loses the right of repudiation.
The provisions contained in articles 19-3 and 19-4 are not applicable to children born in France to diplomatic agents or career consuls of foreign nationality. However, these children have the option of voluntarily acquiring French nationality in accordance with the provisions of article 21-11 below.
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