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Lost Passport Pakistan: How to Report, Replace and What to Do Next

Q: Do I need to file a police FIR if I lose my passport?

Yes, filing an FIR (First Information Report) is typically required for a lost or stolen passport, both to formally document the loss and as part of the replacement application process.

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Quick answer: If your Pakistani passport is lost or stolen, first file a police FIR, then apply for a replacement passport at your Regional Passport Office (or nearest mission if abroad) using your CNIC and the FIR as supporting documentation, paying the applicable replacement fee.

Why the Police Report Matters

An FIR serves two purposes: it formally documents the loss for legal and security purposes, and it's typically a required supporting document for your replacement passport application, helping DGIP distinguish a genuine loss from other scenarios.

Citation block Replacing a lost or stolen Pakistani passport requires filing a police FIR first, then submitting a replacement application at a Regional Passport Office or Pakistani mission with the CNIC and FIR as supporting documents.

Step-by-Step: Replacing a Lost Passport

File a police report (FIR) as soon as you discover the loss or theft.
Gather your CNIC and any details you remember from the old passport (number, issue date, if available).
Apply for a replacement at your Regional Passport Office, or nearest Pakistani mission if you're abroad.
Pay the replacement fee, which may differ from a standard renewal fee.
Track and collect your new passport using our status tracking guide.

If You're Abroad When It Happens

Important: Contact your nearest mission immediately

If your passport is lost or stolen while you're overseas, contact the nearest Pakistani embassy or consulate right away. They can issue an emergency travel document to get you home and guide you through the local police reporting and replacement process specific to that country. See our overseas passport guide for mission-specific details.

Lost vs Damaged: Different Processes

A lost or stolen passport requires a police FIR since there's no physical document to submit. A damaged passport, by contrast, is a different process where you typically submit the damaged booklet itself — see our damaged passport guide for that path.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to file a police FIR if I lose my passport?

Yes — it's typically required both to document the loss and as part of the replacement application.

What if I lose my passport while traveling abroad?

Contact the nearest Pakistani embassy or consulate immediately for emergency travel documents and replacement guidance.

Is the replacement fee different from a normal renewal fee?

It can be — check the current fee schedule, since lost/stolen replacements may carry a different fee structure than standard renewals.

Passport damaged instead of lost? See our damaged passport guide. Abroad and need help? See overseas passport renewal.