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Lost Passport in Cebu — Emergency Guide

Police report at 세부 시 경찰서, emergency passport at Consulate General of Korea in Cebu — Cebu, Philippines.

Last Updated: 2026-06-18

Emergency
911
Estimated Processing Time
1–3 business days
Estimated Costs
Contact mission

Philippines Emergency 911

911

📌 Sources and verification

Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.

💬Review highlights

  • Lost passport NAIA — airport police then Manila embassy 3 days. Changed flight first.

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  • Cebu Mactan loss — embassy rejected without local police report.

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  • Boracay loss — small Caticlan police station, confirmed docs by calling Manila embassy.

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Response Timeline

Lost passport timeline — Cebu

0–2 hours

Recheck loss site, hotel, cafe, taxi in Cebu

Search BEFORE consulate report — report voids passport permanently

30–60 min

세부 시 경찰서 — Loss Report certificate

Keep original with acceptance number

Same morning

Reschedule return flight +1–2 days

Before consulate visit

Same day 9–16

Call +63-32-231-0343 → visit Consulate General of Korea in Cebu

Confirm opening hours, documents, and fee by phone

1–2 business days

Pick up emergency passport at scheduled time

Processing time varies by mission and application time

After return

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.

1

Recheck everywhere

Hotel, transport lost-and-found, taxi company in Cebu

2

Police loss report

세부 시 경찰서 — request Loss Report certificate

3

Reschedule flight

Delay return 1–2 days before consulate intake

4

Call Korean mission

+63-32-231-0343 — confirm documents and wait time

5

Consulate intake

Police report, photo, ID, flight copy, passport copy

6

Pick up emergency passport

Return at time on receipt

Required Documents

Police reportOriginal loss report required
Passport photo1 photo, within 6 months
Photo IDLicense or copy
Flight ticketUpdated return booking
FeeAsk mission

Costs

ItemCost
Police reportFree
Emergency passportAsk mission
Flight/hotel delayExtra

Mission

Consulate General of Korea in Cebu

Address:
Cebu Holdings Center, Cebu City
Hours:
Weekdays 09:00–17:00

Police

세부 시 경찰서

Address:
Cebu City
Phone:
911

FAQ

Nearest Korean mission from Cebu?

Consulate General of Korea in Cebu — +63-32-231-0343

How long?

Usually 1–3 business days, depending on the mission and application time.

Related Guides

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