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How do I replace my passport after my house fire?
Your first step is reporting your lost passport—you can do this by calling this Department of State at (877) 487-2778 or filling out Form DS-64 and mailing it to the address on the form. To replace your passport, you’ll need to visit an authorized passport center (like a post office).
What should I do if my passport is burned?
If you lose your passport in the UAE, you have to apply for a new passport (to your embassy in the UAE) and have your residence visa re-stamped on your new passport. However, first report the loss or theft of the passport to the police station nearest to where the incident took place.
How much does it cost to replace a passport?
Passport Prices & Fees
| Passport Type | Standard Fee (10-12 weeks) | Total Passport Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement Passport (lost, stolen, damaged) | $130 | $165 |
| Child (Minor) Passport | $100 | $135 |
| Passport Card (Adult) | $30 | $65 |
| Passport Card (Child) | $15 | $50 |
Can the passport fee be waived?
The law states the application fee can be waived for customers who lost their passport within the preceding three calendar years. The file search fee can be waived for customers who lost their passport within the preceding 18 months.
What happens if you lose your documents in a fire?
If there is a fire, you may lose this important vital record. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate to apply for other vital records. Therefore, it should be the first document you replace. Find your local vital records office to start the process.
What is considered a damaged Philippine passport?
According to DFA, a passport is considered mutilated or damaged if it has one or more of the following conditions: The data page or any information on it is torn or damaged to the point of unreadability. A damaged passport microchip that is no longer machine-readable. A torn or damaged machine-readable zone (MRZ).
Can I use my passport if it’s damaged?
A severely damaged passport is no longer valid. It can’t be used for travel, and it can’t even be used to prove your identity and US citizenship. Passports that are badly damaged enough to be considered mutilated need to be replaced via the Mutilated Passport procedure.
Can I still use a damaged passport?
A damaged passport is one “which isn’t in a condition to be accepted as proof of identity”, according to HM Passport Office’s guidance for examiners, and must be replaced. But passports that have reasonable “wear and tear” can be accepted.