Travel
Planning a road trip
Plan the route, the budget and the checks that keep the car reliable over distance.
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Lost passport
Your passport is gone, at home or abroad. The steps differ a lot depending on where you are.
Act carefully and stop if anything feels unsafe. When in doubt, call a professional.
A lost passport can end a trip, but there is a process. Abroad, your embassy or consulate is the key contact; report it as lost so it cannot be misused.
Quick checklist
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What to do, step by step
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1
Report it as lost or stolen
Usually to the police and to your passport authority.
1 hour -
2
Abroad: contact your embassy or consulate
They can issue emergency travel documents.
1 hour -
3
Gather identity evidence
A copy, photo or other ID helps a lot.
30 min -
4
Apply for a replacement
Emergency documents get you home; a full passport takes longer.
1 day+
What NOT to do
- Do not try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
- Do not delay reporting; an un-reported passport can be used fraudulently.
Possible causes
Misplaced
Often left somewhere safe and forgotten.
Stolen
Report it and be alert to identity theft.
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