Losing your passport in Luxembourg can be stressful, but these steps will help you handle it calmly and efficiently.
Report the Loss or Theft
- If your passport is lost or stolen, go to the nearest police station (commissariat de police) and file an official report (déclaration de perte).
- You will receive a written copy of the declaration, which is required by most embassies or consulates to issue a replacement passport.
- 📝 Keep the official document (déclaration de perte) — it’s essential for your embassy appointment and for obtaining an emergency travel document.
Contact Your Embassy or Consulate
Reach out to your home country’s diplomatic mission in Luxembourg, typically located in Luxembourg City. You’ll likely need the below checklist 📄
- Police report
- Copy or photo of lost passport (if available)
- Other valid ID (driver’s license, national ID)
- Passport-size photos
- Proof of travel (flight ticket, booking, etc.)
- Residence permit (if you’re a resident)
They’ll guide you through applying for a temporary passport or Emergency Travel Document so you can return home or continue your journey.
Ask About EU Consular Assistance
If your country has no embassy in Luxembourg, any other EU country’s embassy (e.g., Belgium or France) may provide help under EU law to get you home safely. But your primary support should come from your own embassy or its regional representative.
Know What Luxembourg Can Offer
Luxembourg only issues emergency documents to its own citizens. As a foreign national, your replacement must come from your own embassy or, failing that, an EU mission.
🛡️ Pro Tips
- Save embassy 24/7 emergency contact numbers before traveling.
- Keep scanned copies of your passport and visa in the cloud.
- Report losses promptly—most embassies require a police report.
- If your travel is imminent, contact your embassy by phone first, then visit in person