What are requirements to be president of France?

The current president of France is Francois Hollande. He was voted into office on May 15, 2012. In France, the president serves of term of 5 years, and can only serve two terms. There are a few qualifications to become president of France. You must be at least 18 years old and a citizen of the country. You must be eligible to vote, have no criminal record, and have a bank account. To become president of France you must also be nominated by at least 500 qualified elected officials, such as members of Parliament.