What happens if your passport is stolen while traveling?


What happens if your passport is stolen while traveling? What Should a U.S. Citizen Do if his/her Passport is Lost or Stolen Abroad? You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also available in our country information pages.


Can I still fly if I lost my wallet?

In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. By providing additional information, TSA has other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can reach your flight.


Do airports go through wallets?

Like any other personal item that may trigger the detectors, such as keys or belt buckles, the wallet would just need to be placed in a bin and sent through the X-ray machine for inspection.


What do countries see when they scan your passport?

What appears on their screen is basically all the information they have about you. All your travel history to and from that country. The consular officer's note when you were interviewed. Everything written in your passport, including identifying details and any travel history it contains.


Can you travel if your passport is stolen?

If you attempt to use your U.S. passport which you reported as lost or stolen, you may have issues while traveling, such as a foreign country denying entry to you. If you want to travel internationally after reporting your passport lost or stolen, you must apply for a new passport in person using Form DS-11.