I lost my passport
Diagnostic Quick Question
Where did you lose your passport?
DO THIS NOW
File a police report in the local jurisdiction immediately
Visit the nearest police station to report the missing passport and obtain a certified Police Report / Loss Certificate.
Contact your home country Embassy or Consulate
Locate your embassy/consulate contact details in your destination city to book an emergency appointment.
Get 4 passport-size physical photos taken
Obtain fresh physical passport photographs matching standard consular size specifications.
EMERGENCY KIT
Everything you need to execute recommended actions for I lost my passport
Photocopy or Digital Image of Lost Passport
REQUIREDFirst & last pages of your lost passport showing passport number, issue date, and personal details.
Secondary National Identity Document
REQUIREDGovernment photo ID (Aadhaar, Driver License, National Identity Card, Voter ID).
Official Police Loss Report / FIR Copy
REQUIREDOfficial police acknowledgement certificate stating document loss or theft.
Recent Passport-Size Color Photographs
RECOMMENDED2 to 4 identical photos (35mm x 45mm, white background, matte finish).
Documents, Deadlines & Aftermath Protection
Review required document replacements, official claim deadlines, and follow-up guidance.
Reissue of Passport Application (Annexure F / Lost Declaration)
REQUIREDOfficial application for passport reissue due to loss or theft.
Official portal to report lost/stolen passports, book appointments, and apply for passport reissue.
Police FIR / Lost Document Report
REQUIREDCertified copy of police FIR or online lost report acknowledging passport loss.
Proof of Identity & Address (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Utility Bill)
REQUIREDSupporting identification to establish identity and current address.
DO NOT DO THIS
- ✕Don't attempt to travel across international borders without an Emergency Certificate or temporary travel document.
- ✕If you find your old passport after reporting it lost to police/embassy, DO NOT use it—it is flagged as invalid in Interpol databases.
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Retrieve digital scan of lost passport & visas from email / cloud
Find digital copies of your passport bio page, visa stamps, national ID, or flight tickets on your phone or email.
YOU MAY NEED
OFFICIAL ACTIONS & VERIFIED SOURCES
Government & Authority Portals for India
Indexed Authority Portals
Official portal to report lost/stolen passports, book appointments, and apply for passport reissue.
Specific Step Actions & Direct Links
Official procedure for US citizens to report lost passport.
Official Indian passport portal to report loss and re-issue application.
DON'T FORGET
- Check if lost passport contained active multi-entry visas: You must re-apply for valid visas for transit countries.
COMMON MISTAKES
- ⚠️ Trying to board a flight with a digital photo of a lost passport instead of an Emergency Certificate.
- ⚠️ Using a recovered passport after it has been reported lost to Interpol.