What to do
- Report it at the nearest police station or call the Tourist Police on 1571. Ask for the written police report — your embassy will need it.
- Contact your embassy or consulate (below) for an emergency travel document. Usually needed: the police report, passport photos, proof of identity and proof of onward travel.
- Found later? A found passport is normally handed to the police. Tell them and your embassy you reported it lost — a passport reported lost is usually cancelled.
Laissez-passer or temporary passport
| Fee | EUR 50 for a laissez-passer |
|---|---|
| How long | varies; the consulate must first verify nationality and identity |
| Valid for | laissez-passer valid for a single journey back to France (some countries refuse it for transit); temporary passport valid 1 year if travel continues to another country |
| Bring | copy or scan of the lost or stolen ID document if you have one, or other proof of identity; proof of travel; ID photo meeting the official standard; proof of address less than 3 months old |
EU citizens whose country has no embassy or consulate in a non-EU country can get an EU Emergency Travel Document from any other EU member state's embassy there, for a single journey home, valid for no more than 15 calendar days except in exceptional circumstances
Tips
- Declare a lost passport at the nearest French consulate; report a theft to the local police first
- A photo or copy of your old passport, and any other photo ID, makes the embassy step much faster.
- Tell your airline and hotel. An emergency document is usually valid for one trip home. Check before you book extra stops.
- If your wallet went too, block your cards first, then sort out the passport.
Your embassy and consulates in Greece
Consulate General of France Athens — Athens
Consular help
+30 210 339 1000- Hours: By appointment only.
- Address: 6 Akadimias Street, 10671 Athens
- Desk: Embassy switchboard (the consulate's official page lists no phone)
A laissez-passer provisoire (temporary travel document) is issued at the Athens consulate. Bring the police declaration of loss or theft to each visit. Passport matters are handled only in Athens; honorary consuls do not deal with them.
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