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My son is trying to return from Canada to the U.S. He is a U.S. citizen. He lost his passport at the airport. He has scanned copied of his birth certificate and passport on his laptop. They will not allow him to board a flight to the U.S. What can we do?
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My son is trying to return from Canada to the U.S. He is a U.S. citizen. He lost his passport at the airport. He has scanned copied of his birth certificate and passport on his laptop. They will not allow him to board a flight to the U.S. What can we do?
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Go to a consulate and get a new one ?
– Max
1 hour ago
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Alternatively he can try and come by road. The border patrol will be able to verify his citizenship. Getting an emergency passport however is preferred.
– Honorary World Citizen
47 mins ago
What airport is he flying from? At airports with pre-clearance he should be able to make his case directly to a CBP officer exactly as if he was arriving in the US. Unless he lost his passport somewhere between preclearance and boarding? In that case he doesn't need a passport, a drivers license should be enough.
– jcaron
6 mins ago
Also, if he lost the passport at the airport, there's a good chance he forgot it at security, or at a check-in desk, so he should be able to find it. He should approach an airport information desk to ask for assistance, they probably have his passport set aside somewhere.
– jcaron
4 mins ago
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My son is trying to return from Canada to the U.S. He is a U.S. citizen. He lost his passport at the airport. He has scanned copied of his birth certificate and passport on his laptop. They will not allow him to board a flight to the U.S. What can we do?
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Go to a consulate and get a new one ?
– Max
1 hour ago
2
Alternatively he can try and come by road. The border patrol will be able to verify his citizenship. Getting an emergency passport however is preferred.
– Honorary World Citizen
47 mins ago
What airport is he flying from? At airports with pre-clearance he should be able to make his case directly to a CBP officer exactly as if he was arriving in the US. Unless he lost his passport somewhere between preclearance and boarding? In that case he doesn't need a passport, a drivers license should be enough.
– jcaron
6 mins ago
Also, if he lost the passport at the airport, there's a good chance he forgot it at security, or at a check-in desk, so he should be able to find it. He should approach an airport information desk to ask for assistance, they probably have his passport set aside somewhere.
– jcaron
4 mins ago
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Go to a consulate and get a new one ?
– Max
1 hour ago
2
Alternatively he can try and come by road. The border patrol will be able to verify his citizenship. Getting an emergency passport however is preferred.
– Honorary World Citizen
47 mins ago
What airport is he flying from? At airports with pre-clearance he should be able to make his case directly to a CBP officer exactly as if he was arriving in the US. Unless he lost his passport somewhere between preclearance and boarding? In that case he doesn't need a passport, a drivers license should be enough.
– jcaron
6 mins ago
Also, if he lost the passport at the airport, there's a good chance he forgot it at security, or at a check-in desk, so he should be able to find it. He should approach an airport information desk to ask for assistance, they probably have his passport set aside somewhere.
– jcaron
4 mins ago
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4
Go to a consulate and get a new one ?
– Max
1 hour ago
Go to a consulate and get a new one ?
– Max
1 hour ago
2
2
Alternatively he can try and come by road. The border patrol will be able to verify his citizenship. Getting an emergency passport however is preferred.
– Honorary World Citizen
47 mins ago
Alternatively he can try and come by road. The border patrol will be able to verify his citizenship. Getting an emergency passport however is preferred.
– Honorary World Citizen
47 mins ago
What airport is he flying from? At airports with pre-clearance he should be able to make his case directly to a CBP officer exactly as if he was arriving in the US. Unless he lost his passport somewhere between preclearance and boarding? In that case he doesn't need a passport, a drivers license should be enough.
– jcaron
6 mins ago
What airport is he flying from? At airports with pre-clearance he should be able to make his case directly to a CBP officer exactly as if he was arriving in the US. Unless he lost his passport somewhere between preclearance and boarding? In that case he doesn't need a passport, a drivers license should be enough.
– jcaron
6 mins ago
Also, if he lost the passport at the airport, there's a good chance he forgot it at security, or at a check-in desk, so he should be able to find it. He should approach an airport information desk to ask for assistance, they probably have his passport set aside somewhere.
– jcaron
4 mins ago
Also, if he lost the passport at the airport, there's a good chance he forgot it at security, or at a check-in desk, so he should be able to find it. He should approach an airport information desk to ask for assistance, they probably have his passport set aside somewhere.
– jcaron
4 mins ago
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Since this is a straightforward 'US passport lost abroad question', this is what you should do, the easiest method:
What should a U.S. citizen do if his/her passport is lost/stolen abroad?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United
States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance.
Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also
available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the
Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen. If you have
been the victim of a serious crime, be sure to tell a consular officer
about it as soon as possible so we can provide appropriate assistance.
If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country shortly, please
provide our consular staff with the details of your travel. We will
make every effort to assist you quickly. You will also be directed to
where you can obtain a photo for your replacement passport. In most
cases, you will need to get a passport photo prior to your arrival at
the consular section.
If you are notified by a relative or friend traveling abroad that
his/her U.S. passport has been lost/stolen, you may wish to contact
the Office of Overseas Citizens Services, U.S. Department of State in
Washington, D.C, at 1-888-407-4747. That office will be able to help
you put your friend or loved one in touch with the closest U.S.
embassy or consulate. Your relative/friend must apply in person for a
new passport at the U.S. embassy or consulate
source
The documentation requirements for US citizens to enter the US are mentioned on the CBP website.
- If you're traveling by air you definitely need your passport. Or a NEXUS card if coming from Canada.
- For land or sea travel you can use other alternates: if he is under 15 he can use his original birth/naturalization certificate.
EDIT:
For your ease the Ottawa Embassy has the following contact details:
U.S. Embassy Ottawa
490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1G8 Canada
Telephone: +(613) 688-5335
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(613)238-5335
Fax: +(613) 688-3082
OttawaACS@state.gov
For other consulates go to this link
answered 31 mins ago
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1 Answer
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Since this is a straightforward 'US passport lost abroad question', this is what you should do, the easiest method:
What should a U.S. citizen do if his/her passport is lost/stolen abroad?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United
States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance.
Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also
available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the
Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen. If you have
been the victim of a serious crime, be sure to tell a consular officer
about it as soon as possible so we can provide appropriate assistance.
If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country shortly, please
provide our consular staff with the details of your travel. We will
make every effort to assist you quickly. You will also be directed to
where you can obtain a photo for your replacement passport. In most
cases, you will need to get a passport photo prior to your arrival at
the consular section.
If you are notified by a relative or friend traveling abroad that
his/her U.S. passport has been lost/stolen, you may wish to contact
the Office of Overseas Citizens Services, U.S. Department of State in
Washington, D.C, at 1-888-407-4747. That office will be able to help
you put your friend or loved one in touch with the closest U.S.
embassy or consulate. Your relative/friend must apply in person for a
new passport at the U.S. embassy or consulate
source
The documentation requirements for US citizens to enter the US are mentioned on the CBP website.
- If you're traveling by air you definitely need your passport. Or a NEXUS card if coming from Canada.
- For land or sea travel you can use other alternates: if he is under 15 he can use his original birth/naturalization certificate.
EDIT:
For your ease the Ottawa Embassy has the following contact details:
U.S. Embassy Ottawa
490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1G8 Canada
Telephone: +(613) 688-5335
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(613)238-5335
Fax: +(613) 688-3082
OttawaACS@state.gov
For other consulates go to this link
answered 31 mins ago
Newton
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Since this is a straightforward 'US passport lost abroad question', this is what you should do, the easiest method:
What should a U.S. citizen do if his/her passport is lost/stolen abroad?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United
States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance.
Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also
available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the
Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen. If you have
been the victim of a serious crime, be sure to tell a consular officer
about it as soon as possible so we can provide appropriate assistance.
If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country shortly, please
provide our consular staff with the details of your travel. We will
make every effort to assist you quickly. You will also be directed to
where you can obtain a photo for your replacement passport. In most
cases, you will need to get a passport photo prior to your arrival at
the consular section.
If you are notified by a relative or friend traveling abroad that
his/her U.S. passport has been lost/stolen, you may wish to contact
the Office of Overseas Citizens Services, U.S. Department of State in
Washington, D.C, at 1-888-407-4747. That office will be able to help
you put your friend or loved one in touch with the closest U.S.
embassy or consulate. Your relative/friend must apply in person for a
new passport at the U.S. embassy or consulate
source
The documentation requirements for US citizens to enter the US are mentioned on the CBP website.
- If you're traveling by air you definitely need your passport. Or a NEXUS card if coming from Canada.
- For land or sea travel you can use other alternates: if he is under 15 he can use his original birth/naturalization certificate.
EDIT:
For your ease the Ottawa Embassy has the following contact details:
U.S. Embassy Ottawa
490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1G8 Canada
Telephone: +(613) 688-5335
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(613)238-5335
Fax: +(613) 688-3082
OttawaACS@state.gov
For other consulates go to this link
answered 31 mins ago
Newton
3,86341537
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up vote
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up vote
3
down vote
Since this is a straightforward 'US passport lost abroad question', this is what you should do, the easiest method:
What should a U.S. citizen do if his/her passport is lost/stolen abroad?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United
States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance.
Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also
available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the
Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen. If you have
been the victim of a serious crime, be sure to tell a consular officer
about it as soon as possible so we can provide appropriate assistance.
If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country shortly, please
provide our consular staff with the details of your travel. We will
make every effort to assist you quickly. You will also be directed to
where you can obtain a photo for your replacement passport. In most
cases, you will need to get a passport photo prior to your arrival at
the consular section.
If you are notified by a relative or friend traveling abroad that
his/her U.S. passport has been lost/stolen, you may wish to contact
the Office of Overseas Citizens Services, U.S. Department of State in
Washington, D.C, at 1-888-407-4747. That office will be able to help
you put your friend or loved one in touch with the closest U.S.
embassy or consulate. Your relative/friend must apply in person for a
new passport at the U.S. embassy or consulate
source
The documentation requirements for US citizens to enter the US are mentioned on the CBP website.
- If you're traveling by air you definitely need your passport. Or a NEXUS card if coming from Canada.
- For land or sea travel you can use other alternates: if he is under 15 he can use his original birth/naturalization certificate.
EDIT:
For your ease the Ottawa Embassy has the following contact details:
U.S. Embassy Ottawa
490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1G8 Canada
Telephone: +(613) 688-5335
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(613)238-5335
Fax: +(613) 688-3082
OttawaACS@state.gov
For other consulates go to this link
answered 31 mins ago
Newton
3,86341537
Since this is a straightforward 'US passport lost abroad question', this is what you should do, the easiest method:
What should a U.S. citizen do if his/her passport is lost/stolen abroad?
You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United
States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance.
Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also
available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the
Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen. If you have
been the victim of a serious crime, be sure to tell a consular officer
about it as soon as possible so we can provide appropriate assistance.
If you are scheduled to leave the foreign country shortly, please
provide our consular staff with the details of your travel. We will
make every effort to assist you quickly. You will also be directed to
where you can obtain a photo for your replacement passport. In most
cases, you will need to get a passport photo prior to your arrival at
the consular section.
If you are notified by a relative or friend traveling abroad that
his/her U.S. passport has been lost/stolen, you may wish to contact
the Office of Overseas Citizens Services, U.S. Department of State in
Washington, D.C, at 1-888-407-4747. That office will be able to help
you put your friend or loved one in touch with the closest U.S.
embassy or consulate. Your relative/friend must apply in person for a
new passport at the U.S. embassy or consulate
source
The documentation requirements for US citizens to enter the US are mentioned on the CBP website.
- If you're traveling by air you definitely need your passport. Or a NEXUS card if coming from Canada.
- For land or sea travel you can use other alternates: if he is under 15 he can use his original birth/naturalization certificate.
EDIT:
For your ease the Ottawa Embassy has the following contact details:
U.S. Embassy Ottawa
490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1G8 Canada
Telephone: +(613) 688-5335
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(613)238-5335
Fax: +(613) 688-3082
OttawaACS@state.gov
For other consulates go to this link
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Go to a consulate and get a new one ?
– Max
1 hour ago
2
Alternatively he can try and come by road. The border patrol will be able to verify his citizenship. Getting an emergency passport however is preferred.
– Honorary World Citizen
47 mins ago
What airport is he flying from? At airports with pre-clearance he should be able to make his case directly to a CBP officer exactly as if he was arriving in the US. Unless he lost his passport somewhere between preclearance and boarding? In that case he doesn't need a passport, a drivers license should be enough.
– jcaron
6 mins ago
Also, if he lost the passport at the airport, there's a good chance he forgot it at security, or at a check-in desk, so he should be able to find it. He should approach an airport information desk to ask for assistance, they probably have his passport set aside somewhere.
– jcaron
4 mins ago