I lost my passport abroad — how do I get home? · Lithuania

Direct answer

Report the loss or theft to the local police — the report is what the consulate and the insurer need — then contact Užsienio reikalų ministerija — konsulinė pagalba (8 5 236 2444), the consular emergency line of Lithuania: the nearest embassy or consulate issues an emergency travel document within a day or two, on presentation of the report, a photo, another ID or proof of nationality, and a fee. No embassy nearby? Any other EU country's embassy must help EU citizens. Travel insurance — Lietuvos bankas — ginčai dėl draudimo (8 800 50 500) if it refuses — covers the extra costs.

Call firstUžsienio reikalų ministerija — konsulinė pagalba

Report toPolicija — pranešimas

If that failsLietuvos bankas — ginčai dėl draudimo

🗣️ What to say

"I am a citizen of Lithuania in [city, country]. My passport was [lost / stolen] on [date]; police report [number]. I am travelling on [date] and need an emergency travel document. Which consulate is nearest, what do you need, and can I book an appointment?"

🪜 Step by step

Police reportLocal police station; ask for a copy in English if possible.
Consular line: Užsienio reikalų ministerija — konsulinė pagalba24/7 in most countries. They tell you the nearest post and what to bring.
Emergency documentPhotos (any photo shop), the report, a copy of the old passport if you have one, fee. Valid for the trip home only.
No embassy of LithuaniaAny other EU member state's consulate is obliged to help EU citizens on the same terms.
Insurance and airlineKeep receipts; tell the airline you will travel on an emergency document — some routes need a visa check.

📇 All contacts

Užsienio reikalų ministerija — konsulinė pagalbaConsular assistance abroad, 24/7In an emergency abroad📞 8 5 236 2444 🔗 keliauk.urm.lt

Policija — pranešimasReport online (ePolicija) or at a stationAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 112 🔗 www.epolicija.lt

Lietuvos bankas — ginčai dėl draudimoDispute resolution with insurersAfter the insurer's refusal📞 8 800 50 500 🔗 www.lb.lt/lt/vartotojams

Registrų centras / seniūnija — gyvenamosios vietos deklaravimasPopulation register, personal code, address registrationMoving house, extracts📞 8 5 268 8262 🔗 www.registrucentras.lt

❓ Frequently asked

Can I fly home with just the police report?

No; you need an emergency document or a temporary passport. Within Schengen a national ID card also works if you have one.

My residence permit was in the passport

Tell Užsienio reikalų ministerija — konsulinė pagalba and the immigration authority at home; you may need a return visa. Start the same day.

Children's passports

Same procedure; both parents' consent may be required for a minor's emergency document.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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