Stealing the residence card of a European or a member of his family
Verified 08 July 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
If your residence permit is stolen EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen or family member of a Union/EEA/Swiss citizen, you can (or must) take steps. If you are EuropeanHowever, these steps are optional. If you are a family member non-EuropeanHowever, these steps are mandatory. In any case, you are advised to make a flight declaration.
You're European
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The flight took place in France
You must file your theft report with the police station or gendarmerie where the offense occurred.
A receipt is given to you.
Who shall I contact
The robbery took place abroad
You must file your theft report with the local police authorities and the nearest consulate.
A receipt is given to you.
Who shall I contact
You can go to the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your home to request a duplicate of your residence card.
Documents to be supplied:
- Flight report receipt
- Valid passport
- Photocopy of your stolen card
- Indication concerning your domicile (provided by any means)
- 3 identity photos
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Warning
it is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
The issue of a duplicate is free.
Non-European family
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The flight took place in France
You must file your theft report with the police station or gendarmerie where the offense occurred.
A receipt is given to you.
Who shall I contact
The robbery took place abroad
You must file your theft report with the local police authorities and the nearest consulate.
A receipt is given to you.
Who shall I contact
You must go to the prefecture or sub-prefecture of your residence to request a duplicate of your residence permit.
Reminder
if you are an adult, non-European and family member of a European, you must hold a residence card.
Documents to be supplied:
- Flight report receipt
- Valid passport
- Depending on your situation:
- If you are married: marriage certificate
- If you have entered into a partnership: certificate of non-dissolution of the partnership
- If you are in a cohabitation: cohabitation certificate
- Photocopy of your stolen card
- Indication concerning your domicile (provided by any means)
- 3 identity photos
- Proof of payment of the fee (requested at the time of the delivery of your card)
Who shall I contact
Who shall I contact
Who shall I contact
Warning
it is not possible to carry out the procedures in some sub-prefectures. Find out more on your prefecture's website.
The issue of a duplicate is free.