Passport News: It’s understandable that among travellers’ worst nightmares is misplacing your passport or phone. It might be a confusing and stressful event, but you can handle the situation well if you act appropriately and maintain your composure. The following advice will help you if you happen to misplace your passport while travelling throughout the world:
Record the Loss
Report your lost passport right away if you’re positive it’s missing. To submit a report, get in touch with the local police; this can be useful when interacting with authorities and embassies. Additionally, report the loss to the embassy or consulate of your nation. They will advise you on how to go about getting a new one.
Check Out the Closest Consulate or Embassy
Visit the closest embassy or consulate of your nation of origin. If applicable, bring a copy of your police report along with any other identification you may have. The personnel at the embassy will assist you in acquiring a replacement passport or an emergency travel document.
Present Identification and Citizenship Proof
In order to provide a new passport, embassies and consulates will need documentation of citizenship and identification. Keep copies of all backup documents on hand, including digital or photocopies of your driver’s licence, passport, and birth certificate. These records can hasten the process of replacement.
Is It Possible To Get A Duplicate Passport?
No, additional passports are not granted; however, a new passport may be issued with a new validity period and a different passport number.
- Verification of Current Address
- Evidence of Birthdate
- Affidavit (Annexure ‘F’) detailing how and where the passport was lost or damaged
- first police report
- if possible, a self-attested photocopy of the first two and last pages, as well as the old passport’s ECR/Non-ECR page
Apply for an emergency certificate or a new passport
Travellers can choose to obtain an emergency certificate that permits them to return home or continue their journey, or they can apply for a new passport, which will take at least one week to arrive. This temporary document acts as a stand-in until you can obtain a new passport. It is typically valid for a set amount of time.
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