Passport/Emergency Certificate/ Surrender Certificate/ Police Clearance Certificate
1) Issue / Re-issue of Passports
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In compliance with the regulations of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), only machine-readable printed passports are now to be accepted for international travel.
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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.
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Re-issuance of passport will be required if there is a change 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.
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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).
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Link for filling online application: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in
For Indians resident in France: At one of the following two VFS centres
(i) 16 Boulevard du General Leclerc, 6th Floor, 92110 Clichy
(ii) VFS GLOBAL - ICPVAC INDE 165 AVENUE DU PRADO CENTRE REGUS, 8EME ETAGE 13008 - MARSEILLE
For Booking an Appointment under “Indian Services” Category: https://services.vfsglobal.com/fra/en/ind/book-an-appointment
2) Issuance of First Passport to a minor child
It involves two steps:
a. Please note that you must first apply for registration of birth of new born child by registering at MHA webportal and obtain a birth certificate from the Embassy before applying for child’s passport. For birth registration of new born child with the Embassy please visit Other consular services page on our website which is available on the following link:- https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/page/other-consular-services/
(Make sure to upload Parents Passport Copies+ Marriage Certificate + Birth Certificate of the New born baby- Apostilled and translated page in MHA website).
3) 'In cases of loss of passports for the Indian nationals visiting France (on tourist, business etc.), the Embassy issues Short Validity Passports or Emergency Certificates directly at the Embassy.
(Please note that this is not applicable to Indians residing in France. Residents can apply through VFS for reissue of passport under lost category. For more info please see point 1 above)'
(For more details please refer the below link: https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/page/loss-of-passport/)
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Link for filling online application: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in
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Documents to be attached for issuance of Short Validity Passports (On tourist/business VISA only; in case the applicant intends to visit a country other than India after Schengen area):
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Consular Section, Embassy of India, Paris (20-22, Rue Alberic Magnard, Paris-75116)
4) Issuance of Emergency Certificate for applicants whose status is not regular in France :
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Consular Section, Embassy of India, Paris (20-22, Rue Alberic Magnard, Paris-75116)
5) Passport Surrender and Renunciation:
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The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955 does not allow dual citizenship. Holding an Indian passport / acquiring an Indian passport / travelling on an Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties. Indian nationals, who have already obtained citizenship of another countries must renounce/ surrender their Indian passport immediately after acquisition of foreign citizenship. They need to apply for a Surrender Certificate and Renunciation of Indian nationality together.
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All the persons of India origin, who are unable to produce Indian passport should apply for a sworn affidavit stating the reasons for not being able to produce the Indian Passport. Along with Sworn affidavit they should also apply for renunciation of Indian nationality. Applicant should also submit self-declaration as per Annexure I along with their renunciation application. Sworn affidavit, signed declaration and Renunciation certificate will be given back to the applicant.
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Please note that date on the Naturalisation Certificate will be treated as date of acquiring foreign nationality and not from the date the French/foreign passport was issued. The date of publication must therefore be mentioned on the Naturalisation Certificate.
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Link for filling online application: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in
https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/India/France/English/Passport-information/pdf/ff-ops-cl-surrender-certificate-en.pdf
For Indians resident in France: At one of the following two VFS centres:
i) 16 Boulevard du General Leclerc, 6th Floor, 92110 Clichy
(ii) VFS GLOBAL - ICPVAC INDE 165 AVENUE DU PRADO CENTRE REGUS, 8EME ETAGE 13008 - MARSEILLE
6) Police Clearance Certificate (FOR INDIAN NATIONAL ONLY):
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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).
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Link for filling online application for Indian National Only: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in
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Documents to be attached along with the print of the form filled at above link:
(i) 16 Boulevard du General Leclerc, 6th Floor, 92110 Clichy
(ii) VFS GLOBAL - ICPVAC INDE 165 AVENUE DU PRADO CENTRE REGUS, 8EME ETAGE 13008 - MARSEILLE
For Booking an Appointment under “Indian Services” Category: https://services.vfsglobal.com/fra/en/ind/book-an-appointment
7) Fee Schedule:
(A) Passport Fee to be charged w.e.f. 02nd August, 2022:
S.No.
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Service
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Fee
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ICWF Fee
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1.
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(i) Issue/Re-Issue of Full validity 36 pages passport (where visa/recipisse/residential card is valid)
(ii) Issue/Re-issue of Short Validity 36 pages passport (where visa/recipisse/residential card is not valid)
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60 Euros
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2 Euros
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2.
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Issue/Re-Issue of Full validity 60 pages Jumbo passport
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75 Euros
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2 Euros
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3.
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Issue of fresh passport or reissue of passport containing 36 pages for minors below eighteen years of age with validity of 5 years or till the minor attains the age of eighteen years, whichever is earlier
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40 Euros
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2 Euros
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4.
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Re-Issue of passport of 36 pages in case of loss, stolen or damage
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110 Euros
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2 Euros
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5.
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Re-Issue of Jumbo passport of 60 pages in case of loss, stolen or damage
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130 Euros
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2 Euros
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(B) Fee for services provided directly at the Embassy w.e.f w.e.f. 02 August 2022
S.No.
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Service
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Fee
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ICWF Fee
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1.
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Emergency Certificate
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12 Euros
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2 Euros
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2.
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Tatkaal Services for replacement of ordinary passport of 36 pages in lieu of lost or stolen passport
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290 Euros
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2 Euros
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(C.) Passport Related Consular Services fee
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Service
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Fee
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ICWF Fee
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1.
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Surrender of Indian Passport fee when passport is submitted for issuing Surrender Certificate in cases where foreign citizenship was obtained before 01st June 2010.
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23 Euros
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2 Euros
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2.
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Renunciation of Indian Nationality along with Surrender Certificate fee in respect of those who obtained foreign citizenship on or after 01st June 2010
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111 Euros
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2 Euros
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Note
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VFS services charges are also to be paid in addition to the passport fee & ICWF fees mentioned above
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