Welcome to this series of hints and tips designed to improve your travel experience. This is one that we just don't want to have to face. What do I do if my passport is lost or stolen while I'm overseas? This is definitely one of your worst nightmares if you happen to be overseas at this time. Always carry a copy. We strongly recommend that you should always carry a photo copy of the information page of your passport with you on your travels to cover such emergencies. This should be carried in a separate place so that it is available should your passport become lost. You then have something to assist and speed the process of replacing your lost passport. Contact the Consulate. You need to make contact with your Consulate Office at the current destination. Explain the issue and ask for their advice as to how best to proceed. You will need to make a personal visit to the Consulate Office in order to collect your replacement passport. The Consulate will advise. Consular staff will advise you about the steps necessary to obtain the replacement. If you can provide them with a copy of the lost passport, this will speed up the re-issue process considerably. But remember that you will need to make arrangements to front up to the office in person. Cost of the replacement. Be aware that your replacement passport will be at a significantly higher cost than for a standard passport. This is the result of extra work involved in the cancellation of the lost document as well as re-issue costs. Also note that the expiration date for a new passport will be the same as it was on the lost document. Avoid delays. Always provide the Consulate with a copy of the information page of the lost passport. This will avoid the inherent delays caused by the need for additional searches and verifications of data in your home country. If you can provide this information, it should be possible to obtain a replacement passport within a day or two. For much, much more, please visit www.traveltipsandhins.com