Obtaining a Visiting Permit in the Context of a Judicial Investigation (pre-trial detention)

Where to Send the Application ?

In the context of a judicial investigation, the visiting permit request must be addressed to the investigating judge ("juge d’instruction") handling the case.

The application can be submitted in person at the court’s case-handling department or sent by mail to the judge’s address (mentioning the judge’s full name and court address).

Required Documents

For immediate family members:

• -Completed CERFA form (official application form) : LINK HERE
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• -Two passport‑type photos no older than three months
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• -Photocopy (both sides) of a valid ID card or residence permit
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• -Birth certificate extract
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• -Proof of familial link to the detained person (e.g. family booklet)
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• -If sharing joint authority over a child with the detainee: relevant documentation
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• -Pre‑stamped, self‑addressed envelope

For non‑family visitors (friends, associates):

• -CERFA form
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• -Two recent ID photos
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• Photocopy of valid ID/residence permit
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• -Birth certificate extract
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• -A letter explaining the nature of your relationship with the detained person
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• -Pre‑stamped, self‑addressed envelope

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