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CoinTravel Assistance · Lost Passport Assistance

Lost Your Passport?

Start with the authority that issued your passport. We’ll point you to official replacement guidance and help you organize your next steps.

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Which country issued your passport?

Contact a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Use the State Department’s replacement guide and embassy directory. Tell consular staff when you need to travel. Once reported lost or stolen, a U.S. passport is invalid for international travel, even if you find it later.

U.S. passport replacement guidance
A clear way forward

Your next steps,
made simpler.

  1. 01

    Find the official consular service

    Use your issuing government’s website. Explain where you are and your departure date, and check appointment and out-of-hours instructions.

  2. 02

    Prepare your documents

    For U.S. replacement applications, the State Department lists a passport photo, identification, citizenship evidence, itinerary and application forms. Review the current list; tell consular staff if something is missing.

  3. 03

    Check the journey before you rebook

    Ask whether a replacement or emergency document is accepted by each destination and transit country. Confirm boarding requirements with your airline. Issuance and timing are decided by the authority.

Go straight to the source

Official & helpful resources

Check the current instructions on the linked page before acting.

Sources reviewed October 18, 2026. Requirements can change.
Professional assistance

More ways to help, in time.

We’re preparing options for specialized third-party assistance. No paid provider is currently connected for this service. Use the free guidance and official resources above today.

Any future paid option will identify the provider, fees and any referral relationship before you leave CoinTravel. Availability and outcomes will depend on the provider.

A few things to know

Can CoinTravel issue or replace my passport?

No. Only the appropriate government authority can issue your passport or emergency travel document. This guide helps you find official instructions.

Can I get an emergency passport today?

Timing depends on the issuing authority, local opening hours, your documents and your situation. Contact the consular service directly; we cannot guarantee an appointment or processing time.

Do I need to upload my passport here?

No. CoinTravel does not collect passport images or passport numbers through this page. Submit documents only through the official process.

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