Facing Trouble with Passport Renewals in France? Chill—Bas Yeh Simple Guide Follow Karo! 🇮🇳🇫🇷

Lost pages? Name change? Passport expiring jaldi? Ya phir documents ka gyaan confuse kar raha hai?
Agar aap Indian national ho France mein, toh yeh easy Hinglish-style guide aapko bataega kaise Embassy (Paris) ya Consulate (Marseille) se new / renewal / re-issue karna hai—without stress.

TL;DR (Sabse Pehle Short Summary)

Kahan jana hai? : Paris Embassy ya Marseille Consulate (appointment must hai).

Kab apply karna hai?
Renewal = expiry se 1 saal pehle.
Lost/damaged/pages khatam/name-change = anytime.

Processing time? : Usually 2–4 weeks (PV = police verification India mein).

Fees?: Standard 36-page, 10-year booklet ≈ €62 (cash only).

⚠️ Pro Tip: “Appointment letter ke bina entry nahi milegi.”

Step-by-Step—Do This, Phir Tension Khatam

1) Fill the Online Form

Indian passport form online complete karo.

Address France ka hona chahiye.

Print portrait, sign first & last page.

2 passport-size photos (Indian specs; Photomaton chalega).

Mandatory Undertaking attach karna na bhoolo.

2) Pack Your Documents (Original + Self-attested copies)

Current Indian passport (or number if lost) + copies of first/last page.

France residence proof: Visa / Titre de Séjour / Récépissé.

France address proof (utility bill, rent receipt, bank statement—max 6 months old).
❌ “Attestation d’hébergement” adults ke liye accept nahi hota.

3) Minors ke liye Extra

Parents’ passport copies.

Child’s DCEM.

Parents’ marriage certificate (or Annexure if applicable).

Both parents’ No-Objection letter.

Single parent/one parent abroad = Annexure H/C required.

4) Special Cases

Add spouse name → Marriage certificate (apostilled if foreign).

Delete spouse name→ Divorce decree.

Surname/name change → Certificates + Joint Photo Declaration.

Foreign divorce decree?→ Indian court declaratory order zaroori hai.

5) Book Your Slot

📍 Paris

Monthly slots open: 25th @ 09:00 (for next month).

Extra slots: Fridays @ 09:00.

Problems? Mail: passport.paris@mea.gov.in & cons.paris@mea.gov.in

📍 Marseille

Email: cons.marseille@mea.gov.in

Phone: +33 7 4316 2559

Office hours: Mon–Fri (09:00–13:00 & 13:30–17:30)

Appointment ≈ 15 min.

Fees: Cash only (exact change le jao).

6) After Submission

SMS/Email updates milenge.

File tabhi close hoti hai jab India police verification complete hota hai.

Phone reachable rakho; clarification aaye toh jaldi respond karo.

Real-Life Feel (Illustrative)

“Shah family, Lyon se” → Paris slots book kiya 25th ko, documents + DCEM + Undertaking ready rakhe, cash diya, aur 3 weeks mein (PV ke baad) naya passport mil gaya.

👉 Moral: Checklist ready rakho, aur slot khulne ke time pe alert raho.

Fast Tips (Save Yourself a Second Trip)

Exact cash + extra photocopies + ek pen.

Email/phone active rakho (alerts miss na ho).

Documents ko folder mein sequence-wise rakho → counter pe kaam smooth hota hai.

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Sources / Verify Latest

Embassy of India, Paris — Passport/Consular pages

Consulate General of India, Marseille

⚠️ Rules update ho sakte hain. Visit official sites before appointment.
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