Passport: How to buy a tax stamp?
Verified 01 March 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
In France
Since 2019, the tax stamp has been provided only in electronic form.
It can be purchased online or from a tobacco shop.
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Online
1st case: you will make a pre-request on the site of the ANTS
You can buy the tax stamp at the end of the procedure.
Case 2: You will use the cardboard form that will be given to you at the counter
You must buy the tax stamp on the website stbres.impots.gouv.fr.
In a tobacco office
You can buy an electronic tax stamp in a tobacco office if it is equipped with the application Authorized point of sale.
The electronic stamp is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
To prevent it from becoming invalid when you submit your application, wait until you have finished preparing your file before buying it.
You can apply online for your refund in the 18 months that follow its purchase:
Abroad
You don't have to provide a tax stamp.
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.