SingaporeMy passport was lost abroad. What do I do?
Report your lost Singapore passport to the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission immediately and apply for a Document of Identity or emergency passport. You must also notify ICA upon returning to Singapore.
What the Law Says
The Immigration Act governs the legal obligations of Singapore citizens regarding passports overseas. Section 9 specifically addresses the duty to report loss or theft.
If you lose your Singapore passport while abroad, you are legally required to report it without delay to the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission (e.g., Embassy or High Commission). This helps prevent identity misuse and starts the process of issuing a replacement travel document.
Under Singapore law, a lost passport is no longer valid for travel — even if later found — and must be formally cancelled by the authorities.
Statutory TextEvery citizen who loses or has stolen his passport shall, as soon as possible after the loss or theft, report the matter to the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission.
— Immigration Act, s. 9 — Duties of citizens in respect of passports
What to Do
Contact the nearest Singapore Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate immediately — do not wait.
Complete the application for a Document of Identity (DOI) or emergency passport; bring proof of citizenship (e.g., NRIC copy, birth certificate) and police report (if available).
Pay the applicable fee (S$100 for DOI; fees for emergency passport vary).
Use the DOI or emergency passport to return to Singapore — it is valid only for direct return.
Upon arrival in Singapore, notify the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and apply for a new passport.
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JapanNot legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.