What should a foreigner do in case of theft of his residence card?

You must first declare the offense in the country where the theft took place to the local police authorities, then to the French embassy or consulate in the country concerned.

Then you have to apply for a return visa to the French embassy or consulate in the country where you are, to be able to return to France.

Before issuing this visa, the embassy or consulate conducts an investigation with the prefecture issuing the residence permit.

You must then, upon your return to France, request it duplicate of your residence card online :

Apply online for a residence permit, a change of situation, a travel document, an application for ANEF naturalization

An application for a duplicate will result in the invalidity of the original residence card. This procedure is final. If you find your residence card after the duplicate request, it will be necessary to come and collect your new residence card.

You must provide the following:

• Documents relating to the declaration of flight abroad
• Photocopy of the stolen residence permit (if you have kept one)
• Passport (pages relating to civil status, validity dates and entry stamps)
• Proof of address less than 6 months old
• Proof of payment of the tax and/or stamp duty of the initial ticket (requested when the card is handed over)

• e-photo : enter the e-photo code (provided by the photographer or the authorized booth on the photo board). If you don't have an e-photo yet, you can locate a digital photo and signature service.

The issue of the duplicate is subject to payment (by regulation by tax stamps) and corresponds to the amount applicable at the time of renewal of the security for the same reason. Its cost varies depending on the residence permit you hold.