I lost my passport while travelling in a foreign country
DO THIS NOW
File a police report with local city police immediately
Visit the nearest local police station in the foreign city. Request a formal Police Report copy in English or translated.
Locate your embassy/consulate & book emergency appointment
Find your home country's embassy or nearest consulate address and emergency duty officer phone number.
EMERGENCY KIT
Everything you need to execute recommended actions for I lost my passport while travelling in a foreign country
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.
Emergency Certificate (EC) or Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
REQUIREDOne-way travel document issued by the embassy for urgent return travel home.
Official portal to report lost/stolen passports, book appointments, and apply for passport reissue.
Local Police Loss Report
REQUIREDOfficial document from local foreign police verifying reported loss.
DO NOT DO THIS
- ✕Do not attempt to cross international borders without an official embassy Emergency Travel Document.
- ✕Keep your foreign police report copy with your travel documents at all times.
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Obtain 2 passport-sized physical photos
Find a local photo studio or kiosk to print 2 physical passport photos matching embassy specifications.
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
Directory of national embassies and consulates worldwide.
DON'T FORGET
- Check transit visa rules for layover countries on ETD: Some countries require a transit visa when travelling on an Emergency Travel Document.
COMMON MISTAKES
- ⚠️ Arriving at the airport without visiting the embassy first to obtain an ETD.