A passport is a very important document for anyone, not just it allows you to prove your identity while travelling abroad, it is an essential document that is strong enough to serve as a proof of address, and other details. But what you need to do if you lost your passport? The situation will be :
If you lose it while being abroad |
If you lose it while being in India. |
Go to the nearest police station. | Go to the nearest police station and launch an FIR. |
Get the copy of the report you filed with the police. | After you get a copy of it, log in to http://passport.gov.in |
Call the Indian embassy. | Fill in the details and apply for Re-issue of passport. You can even visit the nearest PSK. |
Apply for a duplicate passport and wait for about a week. | The re-issue process is similar to getting the first passport ever. |
Collect the passport from the embassy. | |
Get your visas stamped on the new passport by visiting the embassy of the country which issued your visa. You will need the documents stated above here as well. | |
Contact your insurance company if you have travel insurance. |
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