A one-off document to return to France when a passport or ID has been lost or stolen and an ordinary passport cannot be obtained in time. Some transit countries do not accept it (UK, China, New Zealand).
Where to apply in Australia
Contact the consulate for the area (Sydney, Melbourne or agencies).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Declare the loss/theft (police report for theft) | book an appointment | supply the documents and wait for verification
Documents you need
- Police report receipt
- Copy or scan of the lost document or other ID
- Proof of travel
- Compliant ID photo
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: EUR 50
Good to know
Page updated 14 Sep 2026.
Official sources
- au.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/urgence-difficulte/perte-ou-vol-de-documents
- au.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/service
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
- Declaration of loss or theft of French documents
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French nationality (marriage, naturalisation, reintegration)
- French visa (France-Visas)
- 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