THIS SECTION CONTAINS INFORMATION ON:

(A) Birth Registration of a newborn child / minor of Indian parent(s) and issue of First Passport.
(B) Affidavit of Celibacy/Bachelorhood
(C) Life Certificate
(D) Sworn Affidavit
(E) Transportation of mortal remains to India Concordance certificate
(F) Transportation of Ashes to India
(G) Death Registration Certificate
(H) Application for re-issuance of International Driving Permit
(I) Passport based Birth Certificate/ Certificate De Naissance:
(J) Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for foreign nationals
(K) Coutume certificate/ Certificate de Coutume
(L) Certificate of Concordance
(M) Attestation and Legalization (Personal/Commercial Documents)
(N) NRI Certificate
(O) Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA)/Affidavit(s)
(P) NOC/Affidavit/Declaration from Parents for issuance of Passport to Minor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:-

• Please take an appointment from Embassy of India website (Book online appointment)

• Miscellaneous application form (Please see at the end of this page) has to be filled in for all Consular Services.

• Photocopies of all the enclosed documents should be self-attested.

• Two photographs conforming to Indian Government norms as per specifications mentioned on our website are required to be submitted alongwith application forms for all consular services. Please note photographs available in photo booths in France are not compatible with Indian norms. Photos should be glued to the form.

• Kindly carry originals of all relevant documents that are applicable for verification purposes.

• Each appointment is slotted for a maximum of 15 minutes.

• It is important that you are ready with your supporting documents arranged in order to ensure that we can serve you and everyone within an expected waiting time limit. 

• We will be unable to accept incomplete/incorrect applications. It is responsibility of the applicant to submit all documents in order as written in this section.

• Please bring exact cash (see at the end of this page for fees of different Consular services.)

• The above are the general mandatory requirements. The applicant may be advised to submit some more documents, after scrutiny of the application on a case-to-case basis.

Consular services being rendered by the Embassy of India, Paris:-

A.     Birth Registration of a newborn child / minor of Indian parent(s) and issue of First Passport: (Please see the following Link) 
        Birth of a new born child has to be registered first with MHA under section 4(1) of the citizenship Act 1955 and then with Embassy of India, Paris.

B.     Affidavit of Celibacy/Bachelorhood:-

        An individual who needs an affidavit of celibacy/ bachelorhood she/he may apply for this service in person only.

       Documents required:
       (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)}
       (2) Affidavit of Celibacy {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)}. Signature is to made before the Consular Officer at the Embassy
       (3) Copy of Indian Passport + Original
       (4) Copy of resident card/ Copy of visa
       (5) Copy of Identity card of the future bride/groom
       (6) Residence proof

C.    Life Certificate:-

       An individual who needs a life certificate for the purpose of pension in India or to produce the same before authorities in India for any other purpose may apply for this service. Applicants have to apply in person only.

       Documents required:
       (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)}
       (2) Life certificate form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)}. To be signed before Consular Officer at the Embassy.
       (3) Original Pension Order provided by the Pension Authorities in India along with a self- attested copy of the Pension Order.
       (4) Original and self-attested copy of the pension book/bank documents of pension.
       (5) Original Passport along with a Copy of passport (first two and last pages)
       (6) Copy of resident card/Visa
       (7) Proof of residence (original and photo copy)
       (8) Applicants applying for Life Certificate other than the pensioner have to provide reasons for the same in a self-attested document along with the supporting documents.
       (9) In addition to above, Defense personnel are to provide original and a photocopy of ID.

D.    Sworn Affidavit:-

        Required for the purpose of VISA or OCI application by the Persons of Indian Origin who never held an Indian passport or who have lost their Indian passports and are consequently unable to apply for surrender certificate.

       Documents required:- 
       (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)}
       (2) Copy of nationality certificate issued in India/ First Foreign passport issued in India (for persons of Indian origin who never held Indian passports)    OR  Copy of Indian passport and Police complaint (for persons who have lost their Indian passport and acquired Foreign nationality).
       (3) Sworn Affidavit by the applicant {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} To be signed before Consular Officer at the Embassy.
       (4) Copy of Foreign Passport
       (5) One photograph

E.     Transportation of mortal remains to India:

        To streamline and expedite Public Health Clearance for transporting human remains to India, the Government of India has created eCARe portal, integrating all stakeholders for smooth document clearance, automated alerts, and live status tracking.

For more details, visit: https://ecare.mohfw.gov.in

User Manual of the above portal: https://ecare.mohfw.gov.in/assets/eCARe_User_Manual.pdf
FAQs: https://ecare.mohfw.gov.in/assets/faq/FAQ%20e-CARe(V-2).pdf

The following documents are necessary for Public Health clearance of Human remains:-

       (1) Death Certificate issued by the health department / hospital / doctor clearly mentioning the cause of death
       (2) Death Certificate issued by the Mairie
       (3) Embalming certificate
       (4) Non contagious certificate
       (5) Non-epidemic certificate
       (6) Closing of coffin certificate
       (7) NOC (to be issued by the Embassy) 
       (8) Original Indian passport or OCI
       (9) Consent letter from next of kin of the deceased, for transportation of mortal remains, duly attested by a notary.
       (10) Flight details
       (11) Death Registration Certificate (to be issued by the Embassy for Indian Nationals, see G below)
       (12) Miscellaneous application form (to be downloaded and pre-filled by the applicant)

Note:
(i)     Applicants with a request of ‘Transportation of mortal remains’ need not to take an appointment and can come directly to the Embassy between 1030 AM to 1230 AM any working day provided that the applicant is in possession of all the required documents. 

(ii)    Documents mentioned above from ‘1’ to ‘6’ have to be apostilled by the “Courd’Appel”/ Public Notary and then translated in English by an authorized sworn  translator before submitting to the Embassy for attestation.
(ii)    Please note that these documents have to be submitted in two sets.
(iii)   The health NOC will be provided only if all the documents mentioned above in original and photocopy are presented to the health officer at the airport.
(iv)    Fees: - € 21 each for NOC and Death Registration Certificate to be paid in cash only. Cancellation of Indian passport of an Indian National who dies abroad is gratis (Only ICWF Fees of € 2/- is required to be paid).
(v)     Additionally € 12/- each is to be paid for attestation of death related documents {Sl. (1) to (6) mentioned above}

F.      Transportation of Ashes to India:

         To streamline and expedite Public Health Clearance for transporting human remains to India, the Government of India has created eCARe portal, integrating all stakeholders for smooth document clearance, automated alerts, and live status tracking.

For more details, visit: https://ecare.mohfw.gov.in

User Manual of the above portal: https://ecare.mohfw.gov.in/assets/eCARe_User_Manual.pdf
FAQs: https://ecare.mohfw.gov.in/assets/faq/FAQ%20e-CARe(V-2).pdf

The following documents are required for Public Health clearance of Ashes:-

       (1) Death Certificate issued by the doctor with cause of death to be mentioned therein
       (2) Death Certificate issued by the Mairie
       (3) Cremation certificate
       (4) Non-epidemic certificate
       (5) Request letter/Authorization to transport the ashes to India
       (6) Original Indian passport/OCI of the deceased
       (7) Flight details
       (8) Miscellaneous application form (to be downloaded and pre-filled by the applicant)

Note:
(i)     Documents from ‘1’ to ‘4’ have to be apostilled by the “Courd’Appel”/ Public Notary and then translated in English by an authorized sworn translator before submitting to the Embassy for attestation.

(ii)    Please note that these documents have to be submitted in two sets..

(iii)   Fees: - € 21 each for NOC and Death Registration Certificate to be paid in cash only. Cancellation of Indian passport of an Indian National who dies abroad is gratis (Only ICWF Fees of € 2/- is required to be paid).

(iv)   Additionally € 12/- each is to be paid for attestation of death related documents {Sl. No. (1) to (4) mentioned above}

G.    Death Registration Certificate :

        Following documents are required for Registration of Death of Indian nationals:

        (1) Miscellaneous application form (to be downloaded and pre-filled by the applicant)
        (2) Duly Filled in Application for death registration (click here)
        (3) Original Passports for deceased and applicant
        (4) Photocopy of deceased’s passport and self-attested photocopy of applicant’s passport
        (5) Original and Apostilled Death Certificate from the local authorities and Hospital / Doctor with spare photocopy. English translation of the documents from sworn translator.

H.     Application for re-issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP):

         From 15.02.2021, the service of re-issue of IDP has been included as one of the consular services provided by Indian Mission. IDP helps the Indian Citizen to drive vehicle, which is allowed to drive as per Indian Driving Licence, in foreign country, which are the signatory of Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, 1949, such as France. This convention provides for issue of IDP for one year only and does not have any provision for its renewal.

The process for re-issue of IDP is as under:

        (1) Miscellaneous application form (to be downloaded and pre-filled by the applicant)
        (2) A fee of € 21 including ICWF charges will be collected by the Mission towards accepting the application of re-issue of IDP.
        (3) A receipt will be handed over to the applicant by the Mission in this regard.
        (4) Applicant will apply for fresh issue of IDP through www.parivahan.gov.in portal and will upload the documents, including the receipt issued by the Mission.

Note: On receipt of application through the portal, the licensing authority, on verification of the documents, shall issue the IDP and courier it directly to the address of the applicant. 

I.      Passport based Birth Certificate/ Certificate De Naissance:

        Passport based Birth Certificate/Certificate De Naissance is issued by the Embassy on the basis of the information contained in Passports. Prior to applying for this Consular Service, please verify with concerned French organization as to whether this certificate will be accepted 

(Note: Birth Certificate cannot be processed with expired passport.)

Following documents are required for Passport Based Birth Certificate:

       (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
       (2) Original valid passport and titre de séjour 
       (3) Self-attested photocopy of first and last pages of passport and titre de séjour as well as any endorsed pages.

J.     Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for foreign nationals: 
       (For Police Clearance Certificate for Indian Nationals please click here)

       This service pertains to the issuance of a Police Clearance for foreign nationals residing in France. 
Following documents are required for issuance of PCC to Foreign nationals:

       (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
       (2) Original valid passport and titre de séjour 
       (3) Self-attested photocopy of first and last pages of passport and titre de séjour as well as any endorsed pages.
       (4) Self-attested valid Passport and valid Titre de Séjour/Récépissé copy
       (5) An explanation letter in English clearly describing the following: 
               (i) Period of stay in India for which PCC has been sought and proof 
               (ii) Place of stay in India during the period.
               (iii) Reason for stay in India.
               (iv) Reference/Contact No of the known person/Institution in India, if any.
               (v) Purpose for which PCC is required.

K.     Coutume certificate/ Certificate de Coutume:

         Certificate de Coutume document is required by the Mairie for marriage or for giving name to the new-born child.

         1.        Following documents are required for issuance of Coutume certificate for giving name to the new-born baby:
                   (i) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
                   (ii) Original valid passport and titre de séjour 
                   (iii) Self-attested photocopy of first and last pages of passport of the applicant
                   (iv) A written request clearly mentioning the name which parents wish to give to the new born child 

        2.         Following documents are required for issuance of Coutume certificate for purpose of marriage:
                    (i) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
                    (ii) Original valid passport and titre de séjour 
                    (iii) Self-attested photocopy of first and last pages of passport of the applicant a and future spouse as well as any endorsed pages
                    (iv) Self-attested photocopy of titre de séjour of the applicant and future spouse
                    (v) Photocopies of documentary proof of resident status: electricity, gas or landline telephone bills/internet 

       (Note: Immigrant declaration form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} is required for those, whose residential status in France is not regular.)

L.     Certificate of Concordance: 
        The document is issued to justify discrepancy between name on passport and Indian birth certificate.

Following documents are required for issuance of Certificate of Concordance:

        (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
        (2) Original valid passport and titre de séjour 
        (3) Self-attested photocopy of first and last pages of passport of the applicant and titre de séjour as well as any endorsed pages
        (4) Original of apostilled birth certificate with English translation and a copy of the same 
        (5) Photocopies of documentary proof of resident status: electricity, gas or landline telephone bills/internet

Note: Birth Certificate must be apostilled in India, and must be only in English and Hindi. This document if issued in other regional languages must be translated.

M.     Attestation and Legalization (Personal/Commercial Documents):

          As both India & France are signatories of Hague Apostille Convention, an apostilled document in either country does not need further attestation by Embassy. However, if the applicant still desire for attestation they may apply for it. These documents are required to be apostilled from the Courd’appel if they are French documents and from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in India if they are Indian documents.
(Note: Photocopies of the original documents to be legalized.)

Following documents are required for Attestation and Legalization of documents:

         (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
         (2) Photocopy of valid passport
         (3) Original and photocopy of documents to be attested or legalized

Note: 
(i) Documents for attestation or legalization must be apostilled
(ii)Fees will be charged as per the number of apostilled documents to be attested or legalized

N.      NRI Certificate:

          This service pertains to the issuance of an NRI certificate for Indian nationals living abroad.

Following documents are required for issuance of NRI certificate:

           (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} 
           (2) Passport copy, Resident card copy and Visa page (First Visa issued on your Passport) duly self-attested
           (3) A written self-declaration clearly specifying that you were not staying in India for more than 182 days during the last financial Year
           (4) Proof of Residence (Mobile Bill, Rent Contract/Bill, Electricity or Gas bill.

O.        Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA)/Affidavit(s):-

            For execution of the PoA/ Affidavit(s) relating to civil/property/financial matters, applicants/executants are required to visit the Embassy in person and have to sign the PoA/Affidavit(s) before the consular officer, including witnesses. 

            Documents required:

            (1) Miscellaneous application form {to be downloaded (please see at the end of this page) and pre-filled by the applicant)} & Photo
            (2) Applicant’s original Indian passport and a copy of the same.
            (3) Copy of resident card
            (4) Original and a copy of the Power of Attorney/Affidavit
            (5) Photograph (to be affixed on the last page of the PoA near signature)
            (6) Proof of residence in France.
            (7) Original and one copy of two witness’s valid passports with copy of their address proof.

Note:- In the case of PoA, the PoA needs to be witnessed and signed by two France based individuals with their names, ID proof (Passport) clearly mentioned in PoA. The witnesses have to sign before the consular officer and have to produce their original IDs (Passport) at the time of signing. If both or any of the witness cannot come in person, one copy of witness’s passport(s) duly notarized by the notary public and PoA duly signed before notary public by the executant and witnesses needs to be submitted. The witness in PoA should not be amongst the beneficiaries of the PoA.

P.         NOC/Affidavit/Declaration from Parents for issuance of Passport to Minor:

Following documents are required for issuance of NOC/Affidavit/Declaration from parents for issuance of Passport to Minor:

            (1) Miscellaneous application form (to be downloaded and pre-filled by the applicant) 
            (2) NOC/Affidavit/Declaration form (to be downloaded and pre-filled by the applicant)
            (3) Photocopy of valid passport of applicant and valid Titre de sejour/ Indian Identity doucments of the parent(s)/guardian.
            (4) Photocopy of the existing/expired passport of the minor (if held earlier)

Fees and Payment (Please bring exact amount in cash only):

*ICWF charges are mandatory for each applicant.

**The above fees are as prescribed by the Government of India and is subject to change without prior notice. The applicable fee will be informed to the applicant at the counter at the time of acceptance of application.

Forms/Annexures/Affidavits:

1. Miscellaneous Service Application Form

2. Life Certificate Form

3. Immigration declaration form

4. Late Birth Registration Form

5. Death Registration Form

6. Sworn Affidavit

7. Affidavit of Celibacy

8. NOC/Affidavit/Declaration from Parents/Guardian for issuance of Passport to minor