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Travel Insurance Tips - Part 3: Passports

8 tips for taking care of your passport: What to do if your passport is lost or stolen

What to do if your passport is lost or stolen

In the event that your passport is lost or stolen follow these steps to obtain replacement travel documents and to ensure a successful claim.

1. Report the loss or theft to the police immediately and get a written report. If the theft occurs from your accommodation report it to the accommodation manager and request a written report.
2. Report the loss to the British FCO Consulate, Embassy or High Commission immediately.
   • Click here for location and contact details for worldwide FCO embassies.
   • The FCO will cancel your lost passport and issue you with replacement travel documents so you can travel back to the UK.
   • Declaring the loss of your passport - You will need to complete a lost or stolen declaration form (LS01) in order for your passport to be cancelled and prevent it being used fraudulently.
   • Obtaining a new passport - You will need to provide verification of your identity, a police report and pay a fee. You can claim this back from your travel insurance so long as you keep the receipt.