French ID Online

Buy a French ID card online.Outside the EU, most States require that you present a passport that is valid for several months after the date on which you plan to return to France. Don’t delay in making an appointment at your local prefecture to renew your passport.

It might be a good idea to keep copies of your documents at home (in case of theft or loss abroad) and to get at least 2 identity photos.

For added security, the Department of Foreign Affairs suggests you save these documents on the website mon.service-public.fr. This portal allows you to create a personal storage space that is personalized, confidential, free of charge, and available online 24/7, in a just few clicks. If your identity documents are lost or stolen, you can download these documents to facilitate the process of proving your identity.

If your passport or national identity card is stolen or lost during a trip abroad, you must in the first instance, make a statement at the local police station. Based on this statement, the Embassy or Consulate of France can draw up a pass or emergency passport, depending on the case. Note that fees do apply and this formality will take time.

All information relating to the request or renewal of your national identity card can be found on the website of the Ministry of the Interior.

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