Passport: What to do if you lose your passport whilst FLYING
PASSENGERS who lose their passport during a flight stopover should follow this advice to try and avoid any further journey disruption.
Losing a passport during a stopover can be stressful without these tips
A traveller's biggest fear is losing their passport when on holiday.
Yet another scenario to face holidaymakers is the dilemma of losing it between flights during a stopover.
Luckily there are some clear steps for them to follow to ensure their journey is delayed as little as possible.
The first thing that travellers should do is to remove absolutely everything from all of their luggage and to check every pocket to eliminate any reason to doubt that it has gone missing.
It is also worth checking whether it has been handed in anywhere in the airport as they will usually issue a call out to the lost passport’s holder.
However, if it has definitely been lost then the first thing to do is to contact the local embassy or consulate. For travellers stranded without a phone, a contact at the airport should be able to help to connect them.
It is also advised to call the police as well to get a report regarding the loss to use against getting replacement documents and travel insurance.
Lost passports between flights need to be replaced quickly to prevent journey disruption
Speaking to the embassy, travellers will then have to get an emergency passport
Speaking to the embassy, travellers will then have to get an emergency passport.
This is why it is advised to have passport copies and passport size photograph copies to show the staff at the consulate to be able to make this process much easier.
It is also worth explaining to the airline what has happened as it may mean needing a different flight and holidaymakers could face paying for the additional fare.
This is due to the travellers needing to find the embassy address outside of the airport, taking some form of transport to it and then needing to wait to get an emergency travel document, which could delay a flight depending on how long the process takes.
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The stressful experience is easily fixed by having all the correct documentation and staying calm, as well as the traveller ensuring they have enough funds to cover any additional costs.
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