Lost Passport in Tokyo — Emergency Guide
Police report at Tokyo Eki-mae Koban, emergency passport at Embassy of Korea in Japan — Tokyo, Japan.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
- Emergency
- 110
- Estimated Processing Time
- 1–2 business days
- Estimated Costs
- ~¥6,500–6,890
Japan Police · Tourist 03-3501-0110
110📌 Sources and verification
Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.
💬Review highlights
“Shinjuku koban 30 min, Tokyo embassy passport next day — most common Tokyo pattern.”
— Naver Tokyo reviews
“Asakusa/Skytree area losses common — check JR and hotel lost & found first.”
— Reddit r/JapanTravel
“Found loss before Narita departure — reviews say jurisdiction koban, not airport police.”
— Naver Tokyo reviews
Response Timeline
⏱Lost passport timeline — Tokyo
Recheck loss site, hotel, cafe, taxi in Tokyo
Search BEFORE consulate report — report voids passport permanently
Tokyo Eki-mae Koban — Loss Report certificate
Keep original with acceptance number
Reschedule return flight +1–2 days
Before consulate visit
Call +81-3-3455-2601 → visit Embassy of Korea in Japan
Confirm intake cutoff and required documents
Pick up emergency passport at scheduled time
Processing time varies by mission and application time
Apply for full passport in Korea
Do not discard emergency passport
Do This Right Now
⚠️ Follow this order
Search → Police → Reschedule flight → Call mission → Apply. Consulate report voids recovered passport.
Recheck everywhere
Hotel, transport lost-and-found, taxi company in Tokyo
Police loss report
Tokyo Eki-mae Koban — show the phrase below or ask for a Loss Report (ishitsutodoke). Keep the original with stamp and reference number.
Reschedule flight
Delay return 1–2 days before consulate intake
Call Korean mission
+81-3-3455-2601 — confirm documents and wait time
Consulate intake
Police report, photo, ID, flight copy, passport copy
Pick up emergency passport
Return at time on receipt
🗣 What to say (Japanese)
パスポートをなくしました。遺失届を出したいです。
How to pronounce (romanized)
Pa-su-po-o-to o na-ku-shi-ma-shi-ta (I lost my passport). I-shi-tsu-to-do-ke o da-shi-ta-i de-su (I would like to file a loss report).
Show a translation app, or read slowly using the romanization above.
Required Documents
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Police report | Free |
| Emergency passport | ¥6,500–6,890 |
| Flight/hotel delay | Extra |
Mission
Embassy of Korea in Japan
- Address:
- 2-5-10 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
- Phone:
- +81-3-3455-2601
- Hours:
- Passport intake weekdays 09:00–16:00
- Website:
- https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/jp-ko
Azabu-Juban Stn · same-day cases reported
Police
Tokyo Eki-mae Koban
- Address:
- Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Phone:
- 03-3212-4966
- Hours:
- 24 hours
Police
Shinjuku Koban
- Address:
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Phone:
- 03-3342-0110
- Hours:
- 24 hours
FAQ
Nearest Korean mission from Tokyo?▼
Embassy of Korea in Japan — +81-3-3455-2601
How long?▼
Usually 1–2 business days; confirm current processing time with the mission.
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