How to Respond to Having Your Passport Stolen

Unfortunately, this is a common occurence. However, being aware of what you can do to will keep the chaos and frustration to a minimum.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Note the time and place (write down street names). If you saw the person who stole your passport, make a note of their physical features to report to the police.

2. Go to the police station and file the incident. Take a photocopy of the report.

3. Get four new passport-sized photos.

4. Take the passport photos, the police report, copies of your passport (ideally, you will have scanned and emailed these to yourself), any other pieces of identity, and $75 in cash to the United States Embassy to apply for a new passport.

Tips & Warnings

• Your new passport will be temporary (usually valid for one year). It will be stamped "replacement for a stolen passport." When you return to the United States, you may apply for an extension at no extra cost.