Your ANEF file status: tracking your naturalisation and unblocking your account
ANEF (the French digital administration for foreign nationals) is the official platform where residence-permit and naturalisation applications are filed and tracked. This guide explains how to check your file status, what each stage means, and what to do if your ANEF account is blocked.
Access your ANEF account
Tracking your naturalisation or residence-permit file is done in your personal space on the official ANEF portal.
Open the ANEF portalWhat is ANEF?
ANEF is the French Ministry of the Interior's online portal centralising foreign nationals' procedures: first application and renewal of residence permits, travel documents, and naturalisation.
You file your application, track its processing, respond to requests for documents and are notified of decisions, all from your personal space.
How to check your naturalisation file status
Log in to your ANEF space and open the "Access to French nationality" procedure. Your status is displayed and evolves as processing progresses. The main stages are usually:
- Filed: your application is registered and awaiting processing.
- Under review: the prefecture or platform is examining your file.
- Document requested: additional documents are required within the stated deadline.
- Assimilation interview: summons to a prefecture interview.
- Proposal / decision: favourable opinion sent to the ministry, then, if approved, publication in the Official Journal.
"API" status and tracking tools
Some users look for the "API status" of their naturalisation: it is the technical code returned by the ANEF information system to describe a file's progress. It simply reflects the stage shown in your personal space.
The official, reliable source is always your ANEF space. Be wary of third-party services promising "real-time" tracking: only the ministry's platform is authoritative.
ANEF account blocked: what to do?
An ANEF block can happen for several reasons: repeated login errors, inconsistency with civil-status records, a file needing manual handling, or a technical issue. If blocked:
- Check your credentials and reset your password if needed.
- Contact ANEF support via the online help form.
- If it persists, a prefecture appointment may be needed to restore access.
- Keep all screenshots and references to support your request.
Frequently asked questions
How do I track my naturalisation on ANEF?
Log in to your ANEF space and open the "Access to French nationality" procedure. Your status is displayed and evolves at each stage until the decision.
What does the API status of my naturalisation mean?
The API status is the code returned by the ANEF information system describing your file's progress. It reflects the stage shown in your personal space: filed, under review, document requested, etc.
My ANEF account is blocked, how do I unblock it?
First check your credentials and reset your password. If it persists, contact ANEF support via the help form; a prefecture appointment may sometimes be needed to restore access.
Is ANEF tracking reliable in real time?
The only reliable source is your ANEF personal space. Third-party services are not authoritative: only the official Ministry of the Interior portal shows your file's real status.
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