What if I lose my passport?

Passport is a necessary document for studying abroad, but it is sometimes lost for various reasons. If measures are not taken in time, it will bring a lot of trouble to studying abroad. This article will introduce the handling methods of passport loss before and after leaving the country.

Notify immigration immediately.

If you lose your passport before leaving the country, you should immediately notify the Immigration Bureau of the loss of your passport and visa, and submit an application to the school to postpone the start of school.

Report to the local police station.

If you lose your passport in Australia, please report it to the local police station immediately and ask for proof of the report.

Issue a passport loss statement

If you lose your passport before leaving the country, you need to publish a passport loss statement in a newspaper designated by the entry-exit administration office at or above the municipal level.

Prepare supporting documents

If you lose your passport before leaving the country, you need to prepare your ID card and household registration book, and go through the formalities at the entry-exit management office with a copy of the report certificate and a newspaper loss statement. It usually takes three months.

Contact the embassy in time

If you lose your passport before leaving the country and reissue a new passport, you should contact the embassy in time, submit a copy of the report certificate and the newspaper's report of loss, and go through the visa subsidy procedures.

Keep calm

In any case, you should keep calm and take measures in time. If you have any questions or need help, please contact the relevant institutions in time.

Apply for a replacement card with proof of identity

If you lose your passport when you return home after leaving the country and have proof of identity abroad (such as ID card, residence permit, student ID card or work certificate), you can apply for a replacement passport.

Deposit passport

After leaving the country, you returned to China and lost your passport. After arriving at the destination of studying abroad, you must first complete the school registration and bank account opening. Passports can be kept at home, and you only need to bring one copy every day. If you need to carry your passport under special circumstances, be sure to store it in a safe place immediately after use. Please be careful not to put your passport with other important items (such as credit cards). ) avoid unnecessary losses.