Cookies on the DFA website

We use cookies to give the best experience on our site while also complying with Data Protection requirements. Continue without changing your settings, and you'll receive cookies, or change your cookie settings at any time.

What do I do if I find a passport I'd reported lost/stolen

How to apply for a passport
Top Passport Questions
Passports for Children
Track my passport application
Citizenship
Application Forms
Lost or Stolen Passports
Contact Us

What should I do if I find a lost/stolen passport?

What should I do if I find a passport I'd previously reported lost/stolen?

Never travel on your passport if it has been reported lost or stolen. You run the risk of being stopped at border crossings, as Interpol keeps a record of all reports of lost or stolen passports.