The consulate records the loss or theft of a French passport, ID card or driving licence; once declared, the document can no longer be used.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulates-General in Sydney (also Brisbane and Perth bookings) and Melbourne.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Loss: declare at the nearest consulate | theft: file a police report first | book an appointment and bring the signed declaration with the police number and a copy of the document
Documents you need
- Dated, signed declaration form
- Police deposition number if stolen
- Copy of the document or other proof of identity
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page updated 14 Sep 2026.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by France's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of France in Australia
- Apostille and legalisation of documents
- Birth declaration or transcription
- Certificate of registration / residence and change of residence
- Citizen census registration and Defence and Citizenship Day (JDC)
- Death declaration or transcription
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French nationality (marriage, naturalisation, reintegration)
- French visa (France-Visas)
- Laissez-passer (single-journey travel document)
- Life certificate for pensions
- Marriage: capacity certificate, banns and transcription
- National identity card (CNIe)
- PACS registration
- Passport application or renewal (in person)
- Registration on the register of French nationals abroad
- Remote passport renewal (trial)
- Voting from abroad and proxy voting