What should I do if my passport is lost in a foreign country?

The passport is an indispensable piece of identification allowing the bearer to travel abroad. It is therefore important to take precautions not to lose it. Alas, many immigrants who, after their trip abroad, unfortunately misplaced their passports. What to do in case of loss of the latter?

I lost my passport: what to do?

 Above all, it will be necessary to report as soon as possible to the police station or the nearest police station to make your declaration of loss.
  Once your return is registered, you will be given a police report that you will keep with great care because this document will enter the documents required to establish a new passport.

Or apply for a passport renewal?

The application for renewal must be filed in person by the applicant at the consulate or embassy of his country of origin. Take the example of a Nigerian national who immigrated to Canada, and, maliciously, misplaced his passport. The latter after declaring this loss at the police station must go to the Embassy of Nigeria in Canada for a possible renewal of passport. Of course he will be provided with other personal documents to complete his application file.
Required documents:
  For your new passport application, go to the embassy with the following documents:

• A completed passport application form
• A police report mentioning the loss of your passport
• The copy of your lost passport
• Proof of your citizenship
•  2 identical passport photos, one of which is signed on the back by you

Fees required (passport fees and fees for replacement, and possibly stamps)
  If the document is intended for a minor, take a document attesting to the authorization of the parent (s) or guardian (s), and the copy of their passport.

Remark: It should be noted that the declaration of the loss of your passport automatically cancels this document and no longer allows its use even if it should be found.

We will not close this article without telling you how to avoid all these annoyances.

Tips and recommendations to secure your passport

 In short, when traveling abroad, you must be vigilant to avoid losing your passport. Do not hesitate to make copies of the identification page of your passport and leave a copy at your family. You can also take another copy with you on your trip and keep it separate from your passport. You can also scan it and send it to your email account.