What to do if your residence or work permit is lost or stolen ?

4. N, F or S permit duplicate

For whom

If you lost your N, F or S permit, or it was stolen, you can get a duplicate.

Terms

If the original document is found, it must immediately be returned to the Cantonal Office for Population and Migration.

Attachments

  • form X
  • police report of loss or theft or copy of the complaint filed

Price

This service is free of charge for N permit holders.

For F or S permit holders:

  • CHF 50 for adults
  • CHF 30 for minors

Processing times

A 30-day examination period is required to obtain the duplicate.

Apply for a duplicate

The request for a duplicate is made directly at the counters of Protection, Asylum and Return Service.

Service protection, asile et retour
Route de Chancy 90
1213 Onex

Last updated
13 August 2025

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