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You lose your passport abroad and must travel soon. An emergency passport may be valid for up to how long?

Up to 1 year, issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate.

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  1. 1 year ✔
  2. 10 years
  3. 30 days

Why: An embassy can issue a limited-validity emergency passport if you need to travel quickly. A regular adult passport lasts 10 years, so the emergency one is much shorter.

Huh, didn't know that: Replacement passports generally cost the same as any other passport, the State Department says.

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Answer: 1 year. An embassy can issue a limited-validity emergency passport if you need to travel quickly. A regular adult passport lasts 10 years, so the emergency one is much shorter.

  1. Lost or Stolen Passport Abroad, travel.state.gov travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/lost-stolen-passport-abroad.html
    This passport may be valid for up to 1 year.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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