Passport/identity card, lost or stolen

What to do.

You will have to make a declaration of loss to the municipality. This is necessary to prevent abuse of your old passport or identity card and for the application for a new travel document.
You no longer need to report this to the police. Not even if your passport or identity card has been stolen.

Statement of missing

Making a declaration of loss is required to apply for a new travel document. It is also advisable to make a declaration of loss if there is no need to apply for a new travel document because you still have another travel document. With a declaration of loss, the government registers the document number of your missing passport or ID card. This registration helps in the fight against identity fraud.

• You apply for a new passport or identity card in person at the municipality.
• You fill out a form explaining how you lost the old document.
• After the report, the municipality registers your travel document the loss. Upon inspection, it is then visible that your travel document is invalid. This prevents misuse.
• If you still find your passport or ID card, you may no longer use it. You surrender your passport or ID card to the municipality so that it will be invalidated. Also, if your passport or ID card is found, it will be invalidated. Both to prevent misuse.
• You can request a new document from the municipality.
• You must pick up your passport or identity card in person. This must be done within 3 months of your application.

In some municipalities it is possible to provide a declaration of missing in writing or digitally. Check with your municipality to see if this is possible.

Report to insurance against theft

Has your passport/identity card been stolen and you are insured against theft? Then it is convenient to report it to the police so you can prove it.

Reporting abroad

Lost your passport or identity card abroad? Report it to the local police immediately. You can then apply to the Dutch embassy or consulate for an emergency document. In the Netherlands you do not have to report this to the Dutch police. With the foreign official report you can apply for a passport or identity card at the municipality.

Apply for emergency passport

Have you lost your passport and need to travel immediately? If so, you can apply for an emergency passport. The emergency passport is for travel only. You can apply for the emergency passport at the Royal Military Police .

What do I need?

• A good-looking passport photo not older than 6 months at the time of application. This passport photo meets the passport photo requirements.
• possibly the foreign official report if you lost your passport or identity card abroad
• debit card (or cash) to pay

How long does it take?

Usually your passport or identity card will be ready after 6 working days.

The municipality may need to conduct research to establish your identity. As a result, it may take longer for you to receive your passport or identity card.