france id card, To obtain a France ID Card, schedule an online appointment with our agents at the French Consulate General. On the appointment day, bring the required documents based on your situation, whether you are a minor or making a first request or renewal.

Please note that you can withdraw your France ID Card without an appointment on weekdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and on Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 PM.

Secure National Identity Card (NIC)

Apply in person at the Consulate with:

• Your old, expired France ID card.
• Two recent photographs (Note: Only accept quality photos complying with requirements and no inscriptions at the back).
• A full copy of your birth certificate stating filial relationship or a copy of the family record book (“livret de famille”) belonging to the applicant or his/her parents.
• A valid consular card.

National ID cards are issued free for first-time applicants and renewals on presenting your old card. For a renewal without the old card, a fee of €25 will be charged.

Extending the Validity Period of Your Identity Card | republic of france id card

As of January 1, 2014, the validity period for national identity cards was extended to 15 years for adults. The five-year extension applies to new, secure identity cards issued from January 1, 2014, and those issued between January 2, 2004, and December 31, 2013.

Note: This extension doesn’t apply to secure national identity cards for minors. They are valid for 10 years.

The following countries accept the national identity card as a travel document:

• European Union countries, Schengen zone, Andorra, Monaco, Vatican, San Marino, Albania, ex-Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia (for dual citizens or group trips), Morocco (for dual citizens or group trips).

Reminder About Identity Documents and Visas

Check required documents (national identity card, passport, visa) to enter your destination country. Valid national identity card is required within the EU. Outside the EU, most states require a passport valid for several months after your return. Make timely appointments to renew passports and keep document copies at home. Save documents online for added security. In case of loss or theft abroad, report to local police, and the Embassy or Consulate can issue a pass or emergency passport with applicable fees. Find more information on the Ministry of the Interior’s website.