Temporary Passport

Temporary Passport

A temporary passport, as the name suggests, is a short-term use travel document issued because of urgent reason. In most cases, it is possible to get it abroad via embassy or consulate.

Usually, temporary passports are needed in emergencies where a passport has been stolen, damaged, or lost. Also, it can be necessary when a normal passport has expired during a trip abroad.

Definition of the Temporary Passport

A temporary passport is very important when you travel urgently, and a regular passport is lost in emergency situations. It is a special travel document issued for a limited period of time by the embassy or consulate for those who are stranded abroad.

Usually, temporary passports are used for one trip only and have limited validity. The individual is obliged to apply for a normal passport in order to travel more.

What Is the Purpose of Temporary Passports

Nationals who want to travel and are in the following situations may apply for a temporary passport in case currently they can’t obtain a standard passport:

• The passport of the traveler has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
• The passport of the visitor has expired.
• The traveler has been deported by a foreign country.

Also, a temporary passport can be issued by some countries when getting a standard passport will take too long in case of the following reasons:

• In the situation of caring for an ill family member.
• When a visitor needs to attend the funeral of a family member.

How Can I Obtain a Temporary Passport

In order to get a temporary passport, you should contact the embassy or consulate of your country abroad. Remember that if your passport was stolen, firstly, you must file a police report and take it with you to the embassy.

Firstly, you need to fill in the application form and cover the possible fee. Then, obtain your document at the embassy. When you apply in your home country, you must contact government authorities to know more details, as each case is different.

What Documents are Necessary to Get a Temporary Passport

Before you apply for a temporary passport, make sure to contact the embassy or consulate. Usually, you will need:

• ID or driver’s license,
• Face photo,
• Proof of citizenship, such as birth certificate,
• Police report,
• Travel ticket.

Besides, you need to have the following documents in case of a temporary passport for the minor:

• Evidence of legal guardianship or custody (when parents are divorced or separated),
• A birth certificate,
• Proof of parentage.

Those who need temporary passports in their own country must prepare:

• Travel itinerary,
• Evidence of the urgent reason for the travel.

What is the Validity Period of a Temporary Passport?

The validity period of a temporary passport can be different as it depends on many factors:

• The reason for a trip,
• The country of issue,
• The time when an individual needs traveling.

Note that a temporary passport can be used only once, usually for several weeks or months. After that, you must apply for a standard passport to travel to foreign countries