What to do in case of loss of the passport

The loss of the passport is always a problem and especially if it happens abroad . It is important to stay calm and know what steps you should take in these frustrating cases. Also, if your wallet or purse has been stolen with your passport inside, you must carry out certain procedures. Keep reading this article and you will know what to do in case of loss of the passport.

Steps to follow:

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If you have lost your passport, the first thing you should do is notify it in a police station.

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In case your passport has been stolen, you will have to go to a police station but to make a report. By completing this process, you can avoid any liability if someone makes improper use of your passport.

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If you lose or your passport is stolen abroad, apart from the complaint, you must go to the consular office or embassy of your nearest country .

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The next thing you will have to do will be to process the duplicate of your passport. For this, you can go to the dispatch offices. In the Spanish State the duplicate can be obtained in the superior prefectures and police stations authorized for that purpose.

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Abroad is processed in the same embassy or consulate.

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If you only need to renew your passport because it has expired, check out this other article on how to request an appointment to renew your passport and save yourself unnecessary waiting and queues.