Loss of Passport
As a preventive measure, the Indian nationals visiting France should be careful with their valuables while they are in crowded public places like Metro and Railway stations, Airports and tourist destinations.
In cases of loss of passports for the Indian nationals visiting France (on tourist, business etc.), the Consulate issues Short Validity Passports or Emergency Certificates directly at the Consulate.
(Please note that this is not applicable to Indians residing in France. Residents can apply through VFS for reissue of passport under lost category.)'
- Link for filling online Short Validity Passport application: https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html
- Documents to be attached for issuance of Short Validity Passports (On tourist/business VISA only; in case the applicant intends to visit a country other than India after Schengen area):
- Letter of explanation (circumstance under which loss of passport occurred)
- Copy of police report in r/o lost passport
- Copy of passport
- Copy of Valid Schengen Visa
- Copy of Resident card of the country of return
- Personal Particular form (will be made available at the Consulate)
- Photographs-2 (as per specified format)
- Fee : 292.00 Euros in cash
Link for filling online Emergency Certificate application: https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html
- Documents to be attached for issuance of Emergency Certificate (On tourist/business VISA only - In case the applicant is returning to India):
- Letter of explanation (circumstance under which loss of passport occurred)
- Copy of passport
- Copy of Valid Schengen Visa
- Photographs-2 (as per specified format)
- Fee . 14 Euros in Cash
- Venue for submission:
