How to Handle a Lost Passport in Vietnam: Tips for Travelers

When foreigners visit Vietnam for tourism, work, or other purposes, they may unfortunately encounter the issue of losing their passport, which can be very concerning. A lost passport in Vietnam is not only an essential travel document but also necessary for conducting transactions and handling various matters in Vietnam.

So, how can one deal with this situation and possibly recover a lost passport in Vietnam? Here are some suggested steps, though please note that recovery of the passport is not guaranteed:

1. Travelers can ask Vietnamese locals for help in drafting, printing, and posting notices on A4 paper in public areas or on bulletin boards regarding the lost passport. The notice should clearly state the name, passport number, nationality, and a request for a reward for anyone who finds it. Contact information should include the phone number of a Vietnamese friend or the hotel receptionist where the traveler is staying.
2. Ask Vietnamese locals to post about the lost passport on social media platforms like Facebook and Zalo, including the same information.
3. Report the loss immediately to the local police in the area where the passport was lost.

If it is not possible to recover the loss passport in Vietnam, you can follow these steps:

• File a report for the lost passport directly at the local police station in the area where the loss occurred. The report should include your full name, nationality, reason for loss, date of issuance, and visa issuing place.
• Visit your country’s embassy or consulate in Vietnam to apply for a new passport. If there is no diplomatic representation in Vietnam, you will need to contact the diplomatic representative in the accredited country to obtain a new passport.
• After receiving a new passport, you will need to apply for a new visa to exit and then re-enter Vietnam.

The procedure for reissuing a Vietnam visa includes the following documents:

• A scanned copy of the new passport.
• The police report confirming the loss of the passport.
• Two 4×6 passport-sized photos with a white background.
• Form NA5 certified by the sponsoring company.

The processing time for visa reissuance is 5 to 7 working days.

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