Lost or stolen passport
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What to do now
- Cancel the passport on GOV.UK as soon as possible (you will need a phone number). If it was stolen, report it to the police too.
- In the UK: apply for a replacement — £102 online for an adult, £66.50 for a child.
- Travelling within 3 weeks? Use the 1-week Fast Track service (£192 adult, £156.50 child). The 1-day Premium service cannot be used for lost or stolen passports.
- Abroad and travelling within 6 weeks? Apply for an Emergency Travel Document instead — you cancel your passport as part of that application.
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You must cancel a lost or stolen passport as soon as possible to reduce the risk of someone else using it or your identity. You can report it for someone else if they cannot do it themselves.
Once cancelled, the passport cannot be used — even if you find it. Using a passport that has been reported lost or stolen will get you refused entry. If you find a passport after reporting it, send it to HM Passport Office.
Replacing it in the UK
| Service | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (online) | £102 | £66.50 |
| Standard (paper form) | £115.50 | £80 |
| 1-week Fast Track | £192 | £156.50 |
Someone needs to confirm your identity online, or countersign a paper form. Allow about 3 weeks for the standard service.
If you are abroad: Emergency Travel Document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks.
- Costs £125 and cannot be refunded. A friend or relative can pay if your cards were stolen.
- Usually ready 2 working days after you apply.
- Usually valid for one single or return journey, through up to 5 countries.
- Check that every country you will leave, enter or pass through accepts an ETD, and whether you need a visa.
- Not travelling within 6 weeks? Apply for a full replacement passport from abroad (adult £116.50 online).
Tips to avoid problems
- Keep a photo or copy of your passport details stored separately.
- Use a hotel safe instead of carrying your passport all day, unless local law says you must carry it.
- Check your passport early so you have time to replace it before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
What do I do if I lose my passport abroad?
Apply online for an Emergency Travel Document if you need to travel within 6 weeks. It costs £125 and is usually ready 2 working days after you apply. Your passport is cancelled as part of the application.
Can I use my passport if I find it after reporting it lost?
No. Once it is cancelled it cannot be used, and travelling on it will get you refused entry. Send it to HM Passport Office.
How quickly can I replace a lost passport?
With the 1-week Fast Track service, your new passport is delivered 1 week after your appointment. The 1-day Premium service cannot be used for lost or stolen passports.
How much does it cost to replace a lost passport?
£102 online or £115.50 by paper form for an adult, and £66.50 online for a child.
Official sources
- GOV.UK: Report a lost or stolen passport
- GOV.UK: Replace a lost passport
- GOV.UK: Travel urgently from abroad
- GOV.UK: Get a passport urgently
- GOV.UK: Passport fees
UK Passport Checker is an independent guide and is not part of HM Passport Office. Always apply through GOV.UK.