What should I do if I lose my passport while traveling?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen.

You will have to appear in person at the U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a new passport. If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country soon, please provide consular staff with the details of your travel. We will make every effort to assist you quickly. If there is not enough time to get you a regular passport, the Consular Section may be able to give you a limited-validity emergency passport, which may be valid for up to one year.
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If a loved one tells you their U.S. passport was lost or stolen overseas, you can call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747. They will be able to help you put your loved one in touch with the closest U.S. embassy or consulate.  

What do I need to replace my passport overseas?
Please bring with you to the embassy/consulate:

• One passport photo (get it in advance to speed the process of replacing your passport)
• Identification (driver's license, expired passport, etc.)
• Evidence of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, photocopy of your missing passport)
• Travel Itinerary (airline/train tickets)
• DS-11 Application for Passport
• DS-64 Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport

Even if you cannot present all these documents, consular staff will do their best to help you. They will help you get a new passport quickly.
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Police Report:
A police report is not mandatory but can help confirm the circumstances of the loss or theft. If you lose your U.S. passport, we recommend you tell local police. But you can skip the report if you are concerned about delaying your travel.


Sources: Travel.State.Gov. Lost or Stolen Passports. Last update. Apr. 15, 2024.

For more information on lost or stolen passports or other travel related concerns, please connect with your travel advisor.