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Lost Passport in Manila — Emergency Guide

Police report at 마닐라 관광경찰, emergency passport at Embassy of Korea in Philippines — Manila, 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

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Response Timeline

Lost passport timeline — Manila

0–2 hours

Recheck loss site, hotel, cafe, taxi in Manila

Search BEFORE consulate report — report voids passport permanently

30–60 min

마닐라 관광경찰 — Loss Report certificate

Keep original with acceptance number

Same morning

Reschedule return flight +1–2 days

Before consulate visit

Same day 9–16

Call +63-2-8856-9000 → visit Embassy of Korea in Philippines

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 Manila

2

Police loss report

마닐라 관광경찰 — request Loss Report certificate

3

Reschedule flight

Delay return 1–2 days before consulate intake

4

Call Korean mission

+63-2-8856-9000 — 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

Embassy of Korea in Philippines

Address:
122 Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig, Metro Manila
Hours:
Weekdays 09:00–17:00

Police

마닐라 관광경찰

Address:
Ermita, Manila
Phone:
911

FAQ

Nearest Korean mission from Manila?

Embassy of Korea in Philippines — +63-2-8856-9000

How long?

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

Related Guides

911Manila, Lost Passport