This section contains information on:

   A.  Issue/reissue of passports
   B. Issue of Emergency Certificates
   C. Loss of assports
   D. Issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
   E. Issue of Surrender Certificate

General Information

     In compliance with the regulations of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), only machine-readable printed passports are now to be accepted for international travel. 

     Indian Passports are issued with a validity of 10 years (except in the case of children of age less than 15 years where it is issued for a validity of 5 years). Their re-issue thereafter involves the issuance of a new passport. Wherever any change is required in personal particulars pages of the passport, a new passport needs to be obtained as the practice of handwritten endorsements in the existing passport no longer exists. 

Similarly, a new passport needs to be obtained where the existing Passports have run out of available pages for visas etc. A new passport can be issued one year before final expiry or on final expiry of any passport issued for full validity of 10 years (5 years in the case of minors). 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

1. All reasons for passport reissue should be specified.
2. While filling the online form, out of ‘Passport Printable Address Details’ and ‘Other Address details,’ one address field has to be a French/French overseas address.
3. Incorrect address or Police station details may lead to delay/rejection of application.
4. Please confirm the concerned police station for your address to avoid any inconvenience. 
5. Please put Signature/Thumbprint of the APPLICANT at designated places on the Passport Application Form unless specified for Parent/guardian’s signature. 
6. Prepaid self-addressed Registered Envelope for return of Ready Passport or documents must be provided with the application, if the applicant wants it by post.
7. Those not attaching Prepaid self-addressed Registered Envelope for return but opting for self-collection of passport from the Embassy, may come to the Embassy with money receipt for collection only after checking the status from the portal, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on any working day.  The applicant may send representative also with an authority letter and money the receipt.
8. Kindly carry originals of all relevant documents that are applicable for reissue of your passport for verification purposes.
9.  Each appointment is slotted for a maximum of 15 minutes.
10. It is important that you are ready with your supporting documents arranged in order to ensure that we can serve you and everyone within an expected waiting time limit. 
11. Fees for different services is given at the bottom of this page.  Cash in exact change is to be brought along
12. We will be unable to accept incomplete/incorrect applications. It is responsibility of the applicant to submit all documents in order as written in this section.

Note: The above are the general mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application on a case-to-case basis

1) Issue / Re-issue of Passports

• In compliance with the regulations of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), only machine-readable printed passports are now to be accepted for international travel.  
• Indian Passports are generally issued with a validity of 10 years (except in the case of children up to the age of 15 years where it is issued for a validity of 5 years). Their re-issue thereafter involves the issuance of a new passport. 
• Re-issuance of passport will be required if there is  achange in any entry printed on the passport/ an entry is to be added on the passport/ insufficient pages in the passport/ in case of passport lost/damaged. 
• A new passport can be issued one year before expiry or on expiry of any passport issued for full validity of 10 years (5 years in the case of minors). 
• Link for filling  online application: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in  
• Documents to be attached  along with the print  of the  form filled at above link will be deposited at Consulate General of India, 397 Avenue Du Prado, Marseille 13008 at an appointed date and time. 
• For appointments write to write to cons.marseille@mea.gov.in or call +33 7 43162559. 

2) Issuance of First Passport to a minor child

It involves two steps:

1. Please note that you must apply for registration of birth of new born child and obtain a birth certificate from the Consulate General of India, Marseille before applying for child’s passport.
2. After obtaining a birth certificate, application for issuance of passport can be lodged as listed in Para 1 above.  

3) Loss of Passport

In cases of loss of passports for the Indian nationals visiting France (on tourist, business visits etc.), the Consulate General of India, Marseille issues Short Validity Passports or Emergency Certificates directly at the Consulate General. For appointments write to write to cons.marseille@mea.gov.in or call +33 7 43162559. 

(Please note that this is not applicable to Indians residing in France. French Residents can apply for reissue of passport under lost category. For more info please see point 1 above)'

Following steps may be noted:

• Link for filling  online application: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in  
• Documents to be attached for issuance of Short Validity Passports (For applicants who are on tourist/business VISA, and when the applicant intends to visit a country other than India after Schengen area): 
•  Explanation 
• Annexure F (Duly filled and signed) 
•  Copy of local police report for lost passport 
•  Copy of passport 
•  Copy of Valid Schengen Visa 
•  Copy of Resident card of the country of return 
•  Personal Particular form 
•  Photographs-2 (as per specified format) 

• Documents to be attached   for issuance of Emergency Certificate (For applicants who are on tourist/business VISA, and intends to return to India) 
• Explanation 
• Annexure F (Duly filled and signed) 
• Copy of police report in r/o lost passport 
• Copy of passport 
• Copy of Valid Schengen Visa 
• Photographs-2 (as per specified format) 

• Venue for submission: 
• Consular Section, Consulate General of India, Marseille (397, Avenue du Prado, Marseille-13008) 

4)  Issuance of Emergency Certificate for applicants whose status is  not regular in France :

• Link for filling  online application: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in  
• Duly filled and signed application form, with appropriate photograph attached can be submitted at Consulate General of India, Marseille (397, Avenue du Prado, Marseille-13008) on an appointed date and time.
• For appointments write to write to cons.marseille@mea.gov.in or call +33 7 43162559.
• Documents required for issuance of Emergency Certificate in case if the passport is lost: 
• Explanation 
• Immigrant declaration 
• Proof of residence in France 
• Annexure F (Duly filled and signed) 
• Copy of police report in r/o lost passport 
• Copy of passport 
• Copy of Valid Schengen Visa 
• Photographs-2 (as per specified format) 

• Documents required for issuance of Emergency Certificate in case if the passport is expired: 
• Explanation 
• Immigrant declaration 
• Proof of residence in France 
• Copy of passport 
• Copy of Valid Schengen Visa 
• Photographs-2 (as per specified format) 

5) Surrender of Indian Passport by erstwhile Citizens of India and Renunciation of Indian nationality

Under the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, Persons of Indian Origin are NOT allowed to hold DUAL Citizenship. If a person had ever held Indian nationality (and Passport) and subsequently voluntarily obtained nationality / Passport of another country, he / she ceases to be an Indian national and is required only to surrender his /her Indian Passport by filling online application  https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html.  

Documents required: 

• Duly completed form as above (https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html)
• Photograph (as per specified format, please see bottom of this page ‘Photo Specification’) 
• Original and copy of old last Indian passport and latest French (or Foreign) passports
• Copy of Nationality certificate OR Decree (signed copy) OR Self attested copy of French Journal (first two pages and relevant page) showing date and method (registration / naturalisation etc.) of obtaining Foreign nationality. This document (except Journal, which does not require apostille) is to be apostilled and an English translation from Sworn translator is to be submitted.
• Address proof (Copy of energy bill, phone bills etc)

Note: Applicants who have obtained Indian passport after obtaining Foreign / French nationality will be issued passport “Revocation Certificate” instead of passport “Surrender Certificate”, for obtaining Indian passport by suppressing material information about their having foreign nationality and not being eligible for Indian passport.  A revocation certificate is not acceptable for applying OCI card [Except those hailing from erstwhile Portuguese territories of India (Goa, Daman, Diu)].

Duly filled and signed application form, with appropriate photograph attached can be submitted at Consulate General of India, Marseille (397, Avenue du Prado, Marseille-13008) on an appointed date and time. For appointments write to write to cons.marseille@mea.gov.in or call +33 7 43162559.

6) Renunciation of Indian nationality under Section 8 of Indian citizenship Act

This service is applicable only to Indian nationals / Indian passport holders and not for those who already hold Foreign / French nationality / passport.  The applicant has to apply online at https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Renounce. Once the citizenship renunciation certificate is issued, the applicant is to surrender his Indian passport as per procedure in Para 5. 

7)  Police Clearance Certificate (FOR INDIAN NATIONAL ONLY):

This service pertains to the issuance of a Police Clearance for Indian nationals residing in France. This is a document issued by the Embassy of India, certifying that the applicant has never been involved with the Indian police (a document which is required when a person applies for emigration status to countries).  

Following steps for application:

• Link for filling online application for Indian National only:   https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in 
• Documents to be attached along with the print of the form filled at above link: 
• Online Application Form duly filled in and signed (embassy.passportindia.gov.in) 
• One photograph as per specified format (please see bottom of this page ‘Photo Specification’)
• Original (for verification) and self-attested copy of your valid passport (Front and back data page) 
• Original (for verification) and self-attested copy of Titre de Séjour (front and back)/visa
• Duly filled and signed application form, with appropriate photograph and above listed documents attached can be submitted at Consulate General of India, Marseille (397, Avenue du Prado, Marseille-13008) on an appointed date and time. For appointments write to write to cons.marseille@mea.gov.in or call +33 7 43162559.

8)   Fee Schedule:

Fees and Payment (Please bring exact amount in cash only)

*ICWF charges are mandatory for each applicant.

The above fees are as prescribed by the Government of India and is subject to change without prior notice. The applicable fee will be informed to the applicant at the counter at the time of acceptance of documents. The above fees are as prescribed by the Government of India and is subject to change without prior notice. The applicable fee will be informed to the applicant at the counter at the time of acceptance of documents. 

Forms/Annexures/Affidavits

1. Annexure C
2. Annexure D
3. Annexure F
4. Annexure J
5. Affidavit O
6. Affidavit (Format 1)
7. Declaration form Minor
8. Mandatory Undertaking
9. Photo specification 
10. Immigration declaration form
11. Late Birth Registration Form