Q756. Lost passport while

traveling in India - How to return

to UK . . .

Question: I wondered if you could help answer the following question. Can you return to the UK on an emergency travel document from India if you have lost your Indian passport whilst on holiday in India. This is regarding a child who was travelling with a parent and has an Indian passport? Any comments would be greatly appreciated Kirstey Johnson Answer UK does issue an emergency travel document in case someone has his/her UK passport lost or stolen. Since the child whose passport has been lost held an Indian passport, the parents would have to approach the Indian authorities for a new replacement passport. In order to apply for replacement passport where a passport has been lost. The loss/theft of the passport has to be reported to the nearest police station as soon as possible. The passport office in India also needs to be notified, preferably the passport office that issued the lost passport. To get a duplicate Indian passport where the original has been lost: • A new application has to be filed • A copy of the police report of the loss/theft of passport must be attached to the new passport application form • A copy of the lost passport if available should also be attached as this would be quite helpful. Kindly be aware that the new passport will not have any entry stamp or UK visa and this may cause difficulty at the departure point when returning to UK. To sort this out the UK consulate in India and FRRO office should be able to offer guidance. Cancel or report lost UK passport online UK Govt has a web site to report lost or stolen passports. In case of loss or theft of your UK passport, it is important to report it as soon as possible so it is not misused. • To cancel or report a lost UK passport the link is: https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or- stolen-passport • The importance of keeping a photocopy of your passport, visa and flight ticket separately from the originals when traveling Follow up question Question: Thank you for your previous response. In respect of a replacement passport for a child that holds an Indian passport, lost in India however wishing to return back to their home in the UK. Can the replacement passport be obtained with only 1 parent signature as the other parent is at home in the UK? Answer: Perhaps the parent still in UK should contact the Indian consulate in UK. In such circumstances, my understanding is that an affidavit sworn by the parent abroad and attested by the Indian consular officer will be required. Generally there are two forms required, one is an affidavit stating the loss of the passport, referred to as Annexure 'L' and the other is a declaration affirming the particulars in the passport application, referred to as Annexure 'H'.