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

Direct answer

Report the loss or theft to the local police — the report is what the consulate and the insurer need — then contact Ārlietu ministrija — Konsulārais departaments (diennakts tālrunis) (26337711), the consular emergency line of Latvia: 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 — Latvijas Apdrošinātāju asociācijas ombuds (67360898) if it refuses — covers the extra costs.

Call firstĀrlietu ministrija — Konsulārais departaments (diennakts tālrunis)

Report toValsts policija — iesniegums

If that failsLatvijas Apdrošinātāju asociācijas ombuds

🗣️ What to say

"I am a citizen of Latvia 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: Ārlietu ministrija — Konsulārais departaments (diennakts tālrunis)24/7 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 LatviaAny 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

Ārlietu ministrija — Konsulārais departaments (diennakts tālrunis)Consular assistance abroadIn an emergency abroad📞 26337711 🔗 www.mfa.gov.lv/konsulara-informacija

Valsts policija — iesniegumsReport online or at a stationAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 110 🔗 www.vp.gov.lv/lv/iesniegums-policijai

Latvijas Apdrošinātāju asociācijas ombudsOut-of-court resolution of disputes with insurersAfter the insurer's refusal📞 67360898 🔗 www.laa.lv/ombuds

PMLP — Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde / pašvaldība — deklarēšanaResidence declaration, personal code, certificatesWithin 1 month of moving📞 67209400 🔗 www.pmlp.gov.lv

❓ 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 Ārlietu ministrija — Konsulārais departaments (diennakts tālrunis) 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.

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Last checked: 2026-09-26

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