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Travel Insurance for Stolen or Lost Passports

How travel insurance could help if your passport is stolen while traveling.

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Having your passport stolen can cause significant interruptions to your trip. While you can easily replace a stolen pair of shoes or a t-shirt, it is much more complicated to replace a passport.

Some of our travel insurance policies can come in handy with your emergency passport expenses, and others can help with related expenses such as rearranging your trip while you wait for your replacement or cancellation if your trip can't go ahead.

What cover does World Nomads travel insurance offer if my passport is stolen?

Your country of residencePre-trip CancellationEmergency Passport while traveling Extra costs while you're delayed24 hour emergency assistance
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Ireland
New Zealand
United Kingdom
USA
All other countries

Depending on the policy you buy and your Country of Residence, there are limitations that will apply.

What to do if your passport is stolen while traveling

Here are the steps to follow if your passport is stolen while traveling:

Step 1:

If your passport is stolen, you must, as soon as possible, notify your government’s nearest passport office or report the loss to the nearest diplomatic or consular mission. You must provide us with copies of all documentation provided by the government agency.

Step 2:

Report the passport theft or loss to the police as well as to the common carrier, service provider or other local authority (e.g. tour operator/accommodation/travel provider manager or security personnel) as soon as reasonably possible after discovery. If you do not comply with this condition, it may impact your ability to make a claim under this policy.

Step 3:

Provide a copy of the full, written police report of what has happened with your claim. If in exceptional circumstances you cannot notify the local police or other appropriate authority (i.e. due to imminent departure), you must notify our 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team or us as soon as reasonably possible.

What’s not covered by World Nomads travel insurance?

  • If you leave your passport behind
  • If you don’t take proper precautions to protect your passport
  • If you don’t obtain a written police report if it's stolen
  • If customs or another government body confiscates your passport
  • A new passport - cover is to get you an emergency passport, not the full replacement cost

The above features and benefits are a summary of cover only. Take the time to read the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions in the policy wording for full details so that there are no surprises if you need to use it. If you’re not sure if something is covered, get in touch.

For more information check out our Help Centre article - Am I covered by travel insurance if my passport's been lost, stolen or damaged? All you need to do is choose your Country of Residence from the country picker at the top of the page to access the latest information and read your policy carefully before you buy.

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World Nomads travel insurance is designed to help you come unstuck in sticky situations, like when you show up, but your bags don’t. Fill out the quick quote form below and get an instant quote today.

How to get assistance if your passport is stolen.

It’s essential that you get in contact with our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team as soon as possible so that our teams can help you navigate local laws and advise you on how to get your replacement passport.

So that our 24/7 Emergency Assistance teams can assist you quickly, please be ready with the following:

  • Your policy number
  • A contact number for where you are now
  • The nature of your problem
  • Your location

Passport stolen during dinner with friends.

My handbag was stolen when I was having dinner with friends. In my bag was my passport, and as I had to apply for an emergency passport, and then another visa, in order to leave China. I had to cancel the flight I had booked.
L.E. Aussie in China.
Claim Paid: $1112.22

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you*

Trip Cancellation

Been working hard for your trip?

We'll work hard to protect it.

Trip Protection
  • Unexpectedly hospitalised?
  • Travel buddy unfit to travel?
  • Close relative suddenly dies?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Expenses

Feeling fit and healthy? What if you get sick or injured?

Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.

Emergency Medical Insurance
  • Need meds quick?
  • Accidentally injured?
  • Suddenly sick?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Transportation

Know where the nearest hospital is?

Don’t stress, we’ll get you there quickly.

Evacuation and Repatriation
  • Banged up abroad?
  • Need a hospital urgently?
  • Medivac home?

Help starts here.

Protect your gear

Love photography, filming or sport?

Cover your bags, tech or gear.

Protect your gear
  • Passport or tech stolen?
  • Airline lost your gear?
  • Bags delayed?

Help starts here.

  • Emergency Overseas Medical & Dental Expenses
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
  • Trip Cancellation or Interruption
  • 24-Hour Assistance Services
  • Baggage
  • And more (depending on your country of residence)
*This is a general summary only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Coverage may not be available for all countries, states or provinces. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Get a quote for full details.

24/7 emergency assistance

Whether you need medical assistance or emergency evacuation, our teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

Contact the team

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FAQ

Here are our most frequently asked questions about overseas medical insurance. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team