Losing your passport can be very worrying, especially when you are traveling in another country or have plans to travel overseas soon. We know losing your passport can be stressful, but we are here to help you report it and get a new one as soon as possible.
The faster you report and replace your lost passport, the faster you can get a new passport and travel overseas.
Report For Lost Passport in Canada
As soon as you know your passport is lost or stolen, tell someone right away. As soon as a passport is reported lost, it will be canceled right away.You can report a lost passport in 3 different ways.
Report Online: Go to the U. S website Use the State Department’s online tool to report if your passport is lost or stolen. This way also lets you start getting a new passport right away (more details about this later).
Make a Phone call: If you want to talk to someone instead, call the U. S You can call the Passport Office for free at 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793).
Send Online Form: Send the Form DS-64 by mail to the address listed on the form if you don’t want to report it online. You should only use this choice as a last option because it takes the longest time to cancel your lost passport.
No matter how you report your lost or stolen passport, make sure you do it. This is an important step to stop someone from using your lost passport to pretend to be you and to make sure no one can use your travel documents to travel without permission.
Watch out: if you find your passport later, you can’t use it. Once your passport is no longer valid, you must get a new one.
Lost Passport While In The Canada
If you lose your passport in the US, do these things:
1- Complete Form DS-11: Application for a New U.S. Passport
In order to renew your passport by mail, you need to send in your old passport that is still in good condition.People who can’t find their travel papers can’t give them in. To get a new passport, they need to go in person and fill out Form DS-11.
Just like when you report a lost or stolen passport, you can choose from two ways to fill out the application form.
- Fill out Form DS-11 online.
- Fill out the form to get a new U. S Apply for a passport in person and then get a printed copy.
Reminder: If you are filling out the application by hand, use black ink and write neatly. Wait to sign the application until someone tells you to do it in front of an acceptance agent.
2. Gather Supporting Documents
You need to give all the needed papers in person and fill out the application to get a new passport.
Here is a list of the papers you will need:
- Evidence of U.S. citizenship
- One (1) recent passport photo
- Proof of identity
- Photocopy of your personal identification document
You need to send in an original or certified copy of a document, like a birth certificate, to prove your citizenship. You will get it back after we finish processing your application. It’s a good idea to use strong packaging and a delivery service that you can track, even if it costs more.
3. Visit an Application Acceptance Facility
You need to give the application form and all necessary documents to someone who can accept them at a place where they accept applications. Passport offices are usually found in post offices, city and county government offices, and public libraries. Some places have cameras and can take pictures for you right there. Please book a time to see us online so you can make sure we can see you. If someone asks why, say “lost passport. “
Lost Passport While Outside Canada
If you are not in the United States. If you lose your passport, it’s okay. Don’t stress Contact the closest U.S Get help from the embassy or consulate to get a new passport if you lose yours or it gets stolen. They can help you in these situations because they have the right tools.
First of all, make sure to stay relaxed. We can get you a new passport if you lose yours. Contacting the U. S embassy or consulate will make a difficult situation easier and less stressful.
1- Contact the Nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate
The closest United States embassy or consulate is the first place you should go to for help. These offices have what you need to help you get a new passport. They will give you helpful advice that fits your situation and where you live. Getting a new passport when you’re in another country can be scary, but the people who work there are really good at helping you through it.
2- Schedule an Appointment
Contact the embassy or consulate to make an appointment by calling or emailing them. Tell them your situation and they will help you with what you need to do. They will tell you what papers to bring and help you fill out the forms.
Please remember to write down the date and time of your appointment. If you don’t come, you will probably have to call and make a new appointment. This means you will have to wait longer to get a valid passport and be allowed to go back to the U.S
3- Gather the Supporting Documents That You Can
When you’re in the United States, you have to fill out Form DS-11 to get a new U. S A passport is a travel document that shows your identity and nationality. It is used to travel internationally. You also need to bring proof that you are from the U. S To apply, you need proof that you are a citizen, such as a birth certificate or old passport, if you have one. You’ll also need a recent picture for your new passport.If you can’t bring the original documents, bring copies instead. They might still be okay.
4- Go to Your Embassy or Consulate Appointment
Once you have completed your application and gathered all the necessary documents, take them with you to your appointment at the embassy or consulate.Based on the situation and the papers you have, you will get a passport to keep traveling or at least go back to the United States.
In many situations, the embassy or consulate can give you a temporary passport so you can go back to the United States. This passport is not valid for very long, but it’s important to help you get back home.
