If the lost or stolen passport was old and you do not have a French ID book If the stolen or lost passport was old and you have a recent French ID book (valid or expired less than 5 years ago) Documents to provide according to the type of passport that was lost or stolen If the stolen passport was biometric The documents to provide in order to request a new passport depends on the type of passport that was lost.

As soon as you have completed the process, a new passport can be requested immediately. Then, you need to come to the Consulate with the affadavit to declare the loss or theft. If you are an adult and your passport has been lost or stolen in South Africa, you need first to declare it to the South African local police. If not registered at the Consulate General, a proof of residence Unabridged copy of birth certificate (issued less than 3 months ago) Your passport has expired more than 2 years ago and is not electronic or biometric: you do not have a French ID book Your passport has expired more than 2 years ago and is not electronic nor biometric: you have a recent French ID book (valid or expired less than 5 years ago) Your passport has expired more than 2 years ago: it is a secured passport (electronic or biometric) expired less than 5 years ago However, if the old passport is still valid when the request is made, there will be no deduction in price.ĭocuments to provide Documents to provide according to the type of passport you have Your passport is recent (valid or expired less than 2 years ago) The passport can be renewed before or after its expiration date. His presence is requested both on the day of the request and on the day of withdrawal. The applicant needs to come to the French Consulate General. If you are not registered at the Consulate General, a proof of residenceĪn unabridged copy of your birth certificate issued less than 3 months before the request If your idendity card has expired more than 5 years ago If your French ID book has expired less than 5 years ago Your presence is requested both on the day of the request and on the day of withdrawal.Īt the French Consulate General, first by making an appointment via our online booking system.ĭocuments to provide Documents you need to provide if it is your first passport request If you have a valid French ID book

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