Lost Passport in Ho Chi Minh City — Emergency Guide
Police report at District 1 Police Ben Thanh, emergency passport at Consulate General of Korea in HCMC — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
- Emergency
- 115
- Estimated Processing Time
- 1–3 business days
- Estimated Costs
- Contact mission
Vietnam Emergency
115📌 Sources and verification
Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.
💬Review highlights
“Lost passport Old Quarter Hanoi — report at 113, emergency passport in 2 days at embassy.”
— travelalltheway.tistory
“HCMC District 1 — checked Grab lost & found but embassy needed police report first.”
— Naver Vietnam reviews
“Didn't change flight first — paid business upgrade while waiting for emergency passport.”
— Reddit r/VietNam
Response Timeline
⏱Lost passport timeline — Ho Chi Minh City
Recheck loss site, hotel, cafe, taxi in Ho Chi Minh City
Search BEFORE consulate report — report voids passport permanently
District 1 Police Ben Thanh — Loss Report certificate
Keep original with acceptance number
Reschedule return flight +1–2 days
Before consulate visit
Call +84-28-3822-5757 → visit Consulate General of Korea in HCMC
Confirm opening hours, documents, and fee by phone
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 Ho Chi Minh City
Police loss report
District 1 Police Ben Thanh — request Loss Report certificate
Reschedule flight
Delay return 1–2 days before consulate intake
Call Korean mission
+84-28-3822-5757 — confirm documents and wait time
Consulate intake
Police report, photo, ID, flight copy, passport copy
Pick up emergency passport
Return at time on receipt
Required Documents
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Police report | Free |
| Emergency passport | Ask mission |
| Flight/hotel delay | Extra |
Mission
Consulate General of Korea in HCMC
- Address:
- 107 Nguyen Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone:
- +84-28-3822-5757
- Hours:
- Weekdays 09:00–17:00
Police
District 1 Police Ben Thanh
- Address:
- District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone:
- 113
FAQ
Nearest Korean mission from Ho Chi Minh City?▼
Consulate General of Korea in HCMC — +84-28-3822-5757
How long?▼
Usually 1–3 business days, depending on the mission and application time.
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