What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen abroad?

You should report the loss or theft of your UK passport to the local police and get a police report.

You should inform the British high commission using form LS01 and your passport will be cancelled.

Once you report your passport as lost or stolen, it is electronically cancelled. It is important because other people could use it to steal your identity. When cancelled, no other person will be able to use it as a proof of identity, nationality, or for any other legal purpose. If they use it as a means of identification this may be detected as a potentially fraudulent act. They will also not be able to use it for travel. Doing so may cause the passport to be impounded by the Borders and Immigration Authority at UK ports or airports. They could face deportation or arrest.

If you want to apply for a replacement passport, you must submit the police report, a passport application form and the LS01 form. You’ll find instructions on how to replace or renew your passport, and all the relevant forms, on the 'Passport document' section of this website.