Passport: I don't understand why

Mika78 · May 16

I don't understand why: I go to redo my passport at the Embassy and, upon issuing it, the official points out to me that the passport cannot be issued because there is an impediment that prevents its release from my Police Headquarters in France. Yesterday I received an email that everything was fine and I could go on Monday to collect my passport: so if I did not broke the law, why did my name appear in the system? Has anyone else, even in a country other than France, had the same problem or at least know wht this happens? Thank you.

richard_smith237 · May 16

It would appear as though you have mistakenly been reported for committing a crime in France and a block had been placed on your passport, this block as since been removed and you can collect your passport.

Its possibly because your name matches that of someone who was reported.

Regyai · May 16

Alternatively, you may be arrested on arrival Monday

:tongue:

OneMoreFarang · May 16

Blame the computer.

VocalNeal · May 16

Someone with the same name🤔 Or a nome de plume.

PJ71 · May 16

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

It would appear as though you have mistakenly been reported for committing a crime in France and a block had been placed on your passport, this block as since been removed and you can collect your passport.

Its possibly because your name matches that of someone who was reported.

How on earth could you possibly know this is the reason?

RayWright · May 19

On 5/16/2024 at 7:36 PM, PJ71 said:

How on earth could you possibly know this is the reason?

Très simple, il est Inspector Clouseau of the Sûreté.

Mika78 · May 19

On 5/16/2024 at 5:34 PM, richard_smith237 said:

It would appear as though you have mistakenly been reported for committing a crime in France and a block had been placed on your passport, this block as since been removed and you can collect your passport.

Its possibly because your name matches that of someone who was reported.

The police headquarters does not release the reason to the Embassy and so I called my lawyer in France: it seems that if 5 years pass without anyone having an identity card, it is reported to the Police Headquarters and the name remains in the system until you have a new identity card. Whether that's true or not, I don't know.

richard_smith237 · May 19

3 hours ago, Mika78 said:

The police headquarters does not release the reason to the Embassy and so I called my lawyer in France: it seems that if 5 years pass without anyone having an identity card, it is reported to the Police Headquarters and the name remains in the system until you have a new identity card. Whether that's true or not, I don't know.

That makes some sense, although the 'block on your passport renewal' seems extremely harsh, particularly as you are overseas...

... but I guess it ensures that everyone, even those overseas renew their French ID cards.

Is renewal of your French ID card something you can do while overseas ?... Best to get a renewed ID if you can.

Mika78 · May 19

5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

That makes some sense, although the 'block on your passport renewal' seems extremely harsh, particularly as you are overseas...

... but I guess it ensures that everyone, even those overseas renew their French ID cards.

Is renewal of your French ID card something you can do while overseas ?... Best to get a renewed ID if you can.

Can't be done here. So my lawyer will deal with the police headquarter there and find (hopefully) a solution.

Thank you for your first comment

Appreciate it

Fab5BKK · May 19

2 hours ago, Mika78 said:

Can't be done here. So my lawyer will deal with the police headquarter there and find (hopefully) a solution.

Thank you for your first comment

Appreciate it

1. French ID Card (Carte d'Identite), isn't mandatory Service-public.fr Est-on obligé d'avoir une carte d'identité ?

2. You can renew a French ID Card when abroad Ambassade de France Bangkok Passeport & carte d'identite

UWEB · May 20

On 5/19/2024 at 8:50 AM, Mika78 said:

The police headquarters does not release the reason to the Embassy and so I called my lawyer in France: it seems that if 5 years pass without anyone having an identity card, it is reported to the Police Headquarters and the name remains in the system until you have a new identity card. Whether that's true or not, I don't know.

Strange rule.