If you hold a valid long-stay visa or a long-term/permanent residence permit and you travel document has expired, has been lost or stolen, you may apply at the relevant diplomatic mission for transfer of your valid visa to your newly issued travel document.

Particulars for transfer of a valid visa to a new travel document:

• completed Visa Application
• a photograph
• the new travel document
• a copy of the old travel document+ visa (if available)