Emergency passport: temporary passport for an adult
Verified 08 March 2021 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
In France
A temporary passport may be issued on an emergency basis for medical, humanitarian or professional reasons. The prefectural services decide on the issue depending on the situation. This passport is valid for only 1 year.
A temporary passport can be issued if you are in an emergency situation.
For this type of passport to be issued, you have to justify :
- urgent displacement, in particular for humanitarian or medical reasons (serious illness or death of a family member),
- either professional reasons (unexpected departure cannot be postponed).
Warning
emergency supply shall be granted on an exceptional basis and is not automatic.
In Île-de-France
In Paris
Who shall I contact
Other municipality
The process can be done in the prefecture of your choice. However, some prefectures require going to town hall beforehand.
Ask the city hall first.
Who shall I contact
The documents to be provided depend on the identity documents you already have.
The documents have to be submitted originals.
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
You don't have a passport
You have a valid ID card
- ID card: original + photocopy
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
You have an expired ID card
Expiry date less than 5 years
- ID card: original + photocopy
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
Expiry date greater than 5 years
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
You don't have an ID
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
You have an expired passport
Expiry date less than 5 years
- Old passport: original + photocopy
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
Expiry date greater than 5 years
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Recent ID card (valid or expired for less than 5 years)
- If you don't have an ID card or it's older, check if the civil status of your place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
You have a valid passport
- Old passport: original + photocopy
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Tax stamp of €30 (it can be bought online)
- Any document justifying the urgency of the trip and requested by the prefecture (for example, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, employer certificate, pay slip)
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
FYI
to use a username that is not already on an identity document, other documents must be provided depending on the nature of the second name: name of the spouse or other parent's name.
€30 in tax stamp
If the application is accepted, the passport is usually manufactured on the spot the same day.
If the passport cannot be manufactured immediately, a receipt is given to you and must be presented to the prefecture when the passport is withdrawn.
You must take the passport at the counter and sign it on the spot.
The passport issued is an electronic passport. It does not allow travel to the United States without a visa.
The old passport must be returned. If it included a visa, it may be kept for the period of validity of that visa.
Your new passport is valid for 1 year.
Abroad
A temporary passport may be issued on an emergency basis for medical, humanitarian or professional reasons. The authorities decide on the issue depending on the situation. This passport is valid for only 1 year.
A temporary passport can be issued if you are in an emergency situation.
For this type of passport to be issued, you have to justify :
- urgent displacement, in particular for humanitarian or medical reasons (serious illness or death of a family member),
- either professional reasons (unexpected departure cannot be postponed).
Warning
emergency supply shall be granted on an exceptional basis and is not automatic.
Who shall I contact
The documents to be provided depend on the identity documents you already have.
The documents have to be submitted originals.
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
You already have a passport
The passport is valid
- Old passport: original + photocopy
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
The passport is out of date
Expiry date less than 5 years
- Old passport: original + photocopy
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
Expiry date greater than 5 years
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Recent ID card (valid or expired for less than 5 years)
- If you don't have an ID card or it's older, check if the civil status of your place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
You don't have a passport
You have an ID card
The ID card is valid
- ID card: original + photocopy
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
The ID card is out of date
- ID card: original + photocopy
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
You don't have an ID
- €45 cash, money order, check or credit card (depending on the consulates)
- Photo ID less than 6 months old and conforms to standards
- Any document justifying the urgency of the displacement (death certificate, certificate of hospitalization...)
- Proof of domicile
- Proof of domicile : original + photocopy
- Check if the civil status of the place of birth is dematerialized. If not, you must provide a birth certificate (full copy or extract with filiation) of less than 3 months.
- Proof of French nationality if you are in a particular situation (e.g. foreign birth of parents born abroad)
FYI
to use a username that is not already on an identity document, other documents must be provided depending on the nature of the second name: name of the spouse or other parent's name.
The passport costs €45.
You can pay in cash. Some consulates also accept payment by credit card, check or wire transfer. Consult the consulate's website to find out how to pay.
If the application is accepted, the passport is usually manufactured on the spot the same day.
If the passport cannot be manufactured immediately, a receipt is given to you and must be presented to the prefecture when the passport is withdrawn.
You must take the passport at the counter and sign it on the spot.
The passport issued is an electronic passport. It does not allow travel to the United States without a visa.
The old passport must be returned. If it included a visa, it may be kept for the period of validity of that visa.
Your new passport is valid for 1 year.
Tax stamp amount
Online service
FAQ
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