Lost passport

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1. Lost passport

Loss of a passport must be reported to the competent passport authority and a replacement procedure may be required.

When?

Report loss/theft immediately and apply for a replacement if needed.

Where / who?

Competent Passbehörde/Bürgeramt; abroad, the German diplomatic mission.

What to prepare?

Proof of identity, where applicable a loss/theft report, and biometric photo/documents according to the authority.

What to check?

Select the regional authority procedure in the federal portal based on your place of residence.

Official source: Bundesportal

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