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Your US passport is lost while you're in Italy. Who replaces it?
The nearest US embassy or consulate.
- The Italian police
- Your airline
- The nearest US embassy or consulate ✔
Why: Report the loss, then contact the nearest US embassy or consulate to replace it. If there isn't time for a regular passport, they may issue a limited-validity passport.
Huh, didn't know that: If you find someone else's US passport while abroad, return it to the nearest US embassy or consulate.
Why did the passport go to the embassy? It felt a little lost.
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References
Answer: The nearest US embassy or consulate. Report the loss, then contact the nearest US embassy or consulate to replace it. If there isn't time for a regular passport, they may issue a limited-validity passport.
- Lost or stolen passports (USAGov) www.usa.gov/lost-stolen-passport
If you are outside the U.S., contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to replace your lost or stolen passport
Checked 2026-10-12. - Lost or stolen passports (USAGov) www.usa.gov/lost-stolen-passport
In some cases, you may be able to get a limited-validity passport if there is not enough time to get a regular passport.
Checked 2026-10-12. - Lost or stolen passports (USAGov) www.usa.gov/lost-stolen-passport
If you find a U.S. passport while abroad, return the passport to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Checked 2026-10-12.
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