FAQ · Q139
What if I lose my passport in Russia?
If you lose your passport in Russia, immediately contact local police and your embassy or consulate to report the loss and get instructions for replacement and travel documents.
If you lose your passport, immediately contact local police and your country’s embassy or consulate to report the loss and begin replacement procedures. Notify your host or accommodation and your airline if you have imminent travel plans, and ask your consulate about emergency travel documents, visa or exit procedures and associated fees. Inform your insurer if you have assistance cover for document loss; carry a photocopy of your passport and any residency permits to speed the process, but remember copies do not replace an official document.