Can I travel home without a passport?

No, but you can get an Emergency Travel Document from your embassy that allows one-way travel to your home country. This takes 1 business day and costs $135.

Will travel insurance cover passport replacement costs?

Most comprehensive travel insurance covers passport replacement fees ($170) and additional accommodation costs if you're delayed. Check your policy - some require police reports filed within 24 hours.

What if my passport was stolen with all my money?

Contact your embassy immediately. They can help arrange emergency funds through family wire transfers, contact your bank for emergency card replacement, and may provide small emergency loans in extreme cases.

Can someone else pick up my new passport?

No, you must appear in person to collect your new passport. Bring photo ID (driver's license, credit card with photo) and the receipt from when you applied.

How to Handle a Lost or Stolen Passport Abroad

Report to local police immediately, contact your nearest embassy or consulate, and apply for an emergency travel document. The process takes 1-3 business days and costs $135-165 for Americans.

Report to local police within 24 hours. File a police report immediately. Get a copy - you'll need this document number for your embassy. Most police stations have English-speaking officers or translators available.
Contact your embassy or consulate. Call or visit in person. Bring the police report, a photocopy of your passport (if you have one), and any other ID. Emergency passport services are available 24/7 for urgent travel.
Complete Form DS-11 (Americans) or equivalent. Fill out the application for a new passport. You can do this online before visiting the embassy to save time. Bring two passport photos - many embassies have photo services on-site.
Pay fees and wait for processing. Emergency passports: $135 + $35 execution fee. Regular replacement: $130 + $35. Emergency processing takes 1-3 business days. Regular processing takes 2-3 weeks.
Get temporary travel document if needed urgently. If you need to travel immediately, request an Emergency Travel Document (ETD). Valid for one-way travel to your home country only. Costs $135 and processed same day.

Can I travel home without a passport?: No, but you can get an Emergency Travel Document from your embassy that allows one-way travel to your home country. This takes 1 business day and costs $135.
Will travel insurance cover passport replacement costs?: Most comprehensive travel insurance covers passport replacement fees ($170) and additional accommodation costs if you're delayed. Check your policy - some require police reports filed within 24 hours.
What if my passport was stolen with all my money?: Contact your embassy immediately. They can help arrange emergency funds through family wire transfers, contact your bank for emergency card replacement, and may provide small emergency loans in extreme cases.
Can someone else pick up my new passport?: No, you must appear in person to collect your new passport. Bring photo ID (driver's license, credit card with photo) and the receipt from when you applied.