What To Do If You Lose Your Passport Abroad?
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Losing a wallet, phone or a passport while travelling abroad can be a really stressful experience
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In case you lose your passport in a foreign nation, you must immediately file a complaint at the nearest police station
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Remember to collect a copy of the report because it serves as a proof of loss of your passport
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The second most critical step would be to contact your nation's embassy and let them know about your lost passport
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You can either apply for another passport or get an emergency certificate at the Embassy
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If you decide to apply for a new passport, you will have to wait for at least 7 days to get it
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Post that, a new passport with different passport number may be issued with fresh validity
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With the loss of your passport, you also lose every visa you might have. Visit the respective country's embassy and submit relevant documents to get a new one
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You should also inform the airline about your situation and reschedule your flight accordingly
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The final step is to contact your travel insurance provider at the earliest and tell them about the case
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