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What to do if I lose residence card on India travel?

Last activity 28 January 2015 by karmaking

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karmaking

Hi,

I am an Indian citizen here in Belgium on a work permit and going to visit India in summer this year for a month. Just as a precaution, I would like to know that if I happen to lose my residence card while there what should I do?

I know I'll need a visa to return but will it be a C-visa (Schengen) or a D-visa? Other than that what other documents would I need if the circumstances do require me to apply for a visa to return?

Thanks for your inputs.

aneesh

If you lose the card in India, contact the Belgian consulate with your Belgian national ID number and a copy of your card (it is a good idea to keep a scanned copy or xerox) :)  They must be able to suggest further.

karmaking

Thank you Aneesh. Your input is valuable.

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