How to Obtain a Temporary Passport: Requirements and Procedure

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Description

What is it?

A temporary passport, also known as an emergency passport, is a travel document issued when someone’s full validity passport is not available and they need to travel internationally.

Who needs it?

Anyone who needs to travel internationally but their full validity passport is lost, stolen, damaged or is being processed (new application or renewal) could potentially require a temporary passport.

Procedure

  1. Report the loss, theft or damage of your previous passport.
  2. Visit your local embassy or consulate: Most countries will require you to apply in-person at an embassy or consulate for a temporary passport.
  3. Complete an application form: Depending on the country, this might be available online or only at the embassy/consulate.
  4. Provide Proof of Citizenship: Usually a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
  5. Provide Proof of Identity: Like a driver’s license, identification card, or other types of ID.
  6. Provide a Passport Size Photo: The requirements will vary depending on the country.
  7. Provide Travel Itinerary: Proof of your upcoming travel plans such as plane/train tickets or a travel itinerary.
  8. Pay the application fee: The amount will depend on the issuing country.
  9. Wait for Processing: It can take from a couple of hours to a few days depending on the issuing country and your circumstances.

Required Documents

  • Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate or naturalization certificate)
  • Proof of Identity (like a driver’s license or similar)
  • Application form for a temporary passport
  • Passport Size Photo
  • Proof of upcoming travel plans (like plane/train tickets)

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Additional details

  • You may need an appointment, some embassies or consulates do require this.
  • Some countries do not allow entry with a temporary passport, always check the requirements of your destination country.
  • Your temporary passport may only be valid for a year and not renewable.

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