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Federal Police — Migration Division

Registers foreign nationals and issues residence documents.

What this authority does

Handles the CRNM identity document, residence registration and border control under the 2017 Migration Law.

Services for the public

  • CRNM registration
  • Residence applications
  • Naturalisation support

Before you contact this authority

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