Loss of residence card by European or family member

Verified 04 December 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You have lost your residence card EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen or family member of a Union/EEA/Swiss citizen ?

If you are European, you can request a duplicate of your card, the approach is optional.

If you are a family member non-European, you must request a duplicate of your card, the approach is obligatory.

In the 2 cases, the period of validity of your duplicate will be the same as that of your initial residence permit.

We'll explain the procedure.

European/Switzerland

Step-by-step approach

No, the request for a duplicate is not mandatory.

You must provide the following:

  • Declaration on the honor of loss of your card
  • Your valid identity document or passport
  • 1 photocopy of your lost card if you have one
  • Indication concerning your domicile (provided by any means)
  • 1 recent photo (e-photo)

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The issue of a duplicate is free.

Non-European family member

Step-by-step approach

Yes, duplicate request is required.

Reminder

if you are a non-European adult and a family member of a European, you must have a residence card.

You must provide the following:

  • Declaration on the honor of loss of your card
  • Your valid passport
  • Extract of marriage certificate or certificate of non-dissolution of the partnership or certificate of cohabitation, depending on your situation at the time of application (marriage, partnership or cohabitation)
  • 1 photocopy of your lost card if you have one
  • Indication concerning your domicile (provided by any means)
  • 1 recent photo (e-photo)

Find the contact details of authorized photographers and approved cabins

The issue of a duplicate is free.