What to do if your UK passport is lost or stolen: steps you need to take

Once you have reported it lost or stolen, you can then get a replacement by applying online. Illustration: Guardian Design

Your passport serves as a gateway to travel abroad and allows you to identify as a citizen of a country. So losing it or having it stolen provides a number of headaches, especially if you are travelling at the time. If it does go missing, the most important thing is to act fast.

As soon as you find your passport is missing