The right move depends on where you are and whether it was lost or stolen.
Questions
Question
Are you abroad right now?
- Yes, I am outside my home country
- No, I am at home
Question
Was it lost, or stolen?
- It was stolen
- I lost it
Possible outcomes
Info
Report it and apply for a replacement
Report the loss to your passport authority as soon as you can. Apply for a replacement and follow the official procedure for your country. Until it is replaced, use other accepted ID where possible. Keep a note of the passport number if you have a copy.
Caution
Stolen abroad: police report, then your embassy
File a police report and keep a copy; you will likely need it. Contact your embassy or consulate for an emergency travel document. Bring photo ID, proof of travel and the police report if you have it. Notify your travel insurer and cancel any linked bookings if needed.
Caution
Lost abroad: contact your embassy or consulate
Contact your embassy or consulate and ask about an emergency travel document. Report the loss through the official channel so the old passport is invalidated. Carry copies of any ID you still have. Check your insurer for help with paperwork and travel changes.
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