Lost Wallet in Hanoi — Emergency Guide
Block cards, police report — Hanoi, Vietnam.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
- Emergency
- 115
- Estimated Processing Time
- Card block immediate
- Estimated Costs
- Police free
Vietnam Emergency 115
115📌 Sources and verification
Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.
💬Review highlights
“Lost wallet after Old Quarter exchange — blocked cards, English loss report at police.”
— travelalltheway.tistory
“After rigged taxi meter also lost wallet — reviews repeat: use Grab in-app payment only.”
— Reddit r/VietNam
“HCMC police — item list in Korean and Vietnamese smoothed insurance claim.”
— Naver insurance reviews
Response Timeline
⏱Lost wallet timeline
Block all cards — international transactions OFF
24hr golden window
Hanoi Police Hoan Kiem — police report
List cards and cash amount
Insurance claim if covered
Do This Right Now
Golden window
Block cards immediately upon discovery.
Block cards via app
Turn off international payments immediately
Call bank hotline
Number on back of card — 24/7
Police report
Hanoi Police Hoan Kiem — Stolen vs Lost for insurance
List lost items
Cards, cash amount, IDs
Emergency cash
Travel companion, hotel, wire transfer
Required Documents
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Police | Free |
Police
Hanoi Police Hoan Kiem
- Address:
- Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Phone:
- 113
Mission
Embassy of Korea in Vietnam
- Address:
- 4 Le Hong Phong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone:
- +84-24-3831-5111
- Hours:
- Weekdays 09:00–17:00
- Website:
- https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/vn-ko
FAQ
Cash only?▼
Insurance may require report if cash loss is covered.
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