In the event of loss or theft
STATUS OF VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF FOREIGN MISSION PERSONNEL
Special residence permit

This Vade Mecum describes the diplomatic status and the legal situation of all other categories of personnel: consular officers, Embassy administrative and technical staff, consular employees and service staff.
Special residence permit
Steps to take in the event of loss, theft or destruction of these documents
Loss or theft of diplomatic identity documents must first of all be reported to the police. Protocol Department may issue a duplicate if they are given a loss or theft notification receipt or a damaged card together with a note verbale from the Embassy and one passport-size photograph.
Only one duplicate will be issued.
Useful links
- A tour of the Quai d’Orsay
A tour of the Quai d'Orsay






