Lost or stolen phone in Tokyo, Japan — United Kingdom traveler guide (2026)
Step-by-step local response and United Kingdom consular guidance for lost or stolen phone in Tokyo.
Lost phone
What to do first
- 01Locate and remotely lock the device
- 02Block the SIM and financial apps immediately
- 03Get a police report and case number
- Emergency
- 110
- Updated
- 2026-09-23
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
What should you do first after losing a phone in Tokyo?
For lost phone in Tokyo, Japan, confirm the situation on site, preserve evidence, and call the responsible office before travelling across town. The steps below are ordered around the points travelers most often get stuck on.
Official instructions to check
Tokyo police ask you to submit the lost-property form in person, not by email, and provide a Japanese callback number. Check the transport operator too: it may still hold the item.
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⏱Lost or stolen phone in Tokyo, Japan — United Kingdom traveler guide (2026)
Locate and remotely lock the device
Block the SIM and financial apps immediately
Get a police report and case number
Claim insurance with IMEI, receipt, and report
Arrange a temporary SIM/eSIM and replacement device
Review account access and submit the insurance claim
What to do now
Locate and remotely lock the device
In Tokyo, get to a safe place first, then check the loss site, hotel, and transport operator while recording time and location.
Block the SIM and financial apps immediately
Ask the local police or responsible desk for an original document with a case number, then photograph it as backup.
Get a police report and case number
Before visiting British Embassy Tokyo, call to confirm appointment rules, intake cutoff, originals, photo specs, and payment method.
Claim insurance with IMEI, receipt, and report
Change flights or lodging only after confirming document timing, and keep every receipt for insurance.
Arrange a temporary SIM/eSIM and replacement device
Group the required documents, separate originals from copies, and save photos for insurer or authority submission.
Review account access and submit the insurance claim
Before leaving Japan, reconfirm airline and entry requirements, then complete the full replacement process at home.
Important
Record the report time and case number for passports, cards, or phones, and photograph every document as a backup.
Required documents and evidence
Costs and timing
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Police | Police reports are normally free |
| Authority / provider | Confirm document, medical, or telecom fees with the official provider |
| Extra travel cost | Keep every receipt for insurance |
Phrase to show locally
🗣 What to say (Japanese)
How to pronounce (romanized)
Tasukete kudasai. Keisatsu ni renraku shite kudasai.
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Your nationality's responsible authority
British Embassy Tokyo
This guide uses your government's passport guidance and local official information. Call ahead to reconfirm hours, documents, and fees.
Local police
Tokyo Eki-mae Koban
- Address:
- Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Phone:
- 03-3212-4966
Shinjuku Koban
- Address:
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Phone:
- 03-3342-0110
Local medical provider
Tokyo Medical Center
- Address:
- Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Phone:
- 03-3411-0111
Patterns repeated in traveler reports
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first?▼
Get to safety, stop payment or account risks, preserve evidence, and obtain a police case number.
What should I confirm before visiting an authority?▼
Check appointments, intake cutoff, originals, photo specifications, and payment method on the official site and by phone.
Nationality-specific verification
What is different for United Kingdom travelers handling Lost phone in Tokyo
United Kingdom travelers should protect carrier, payment, and identity-verification recovery before replacing or wiping the device.
Traveler hotline
+44-20-7008-5000
Confirm opening status and required documents before traveling to an office.
Local destination context
Tokyo, Japan
Local emergency number in this guide: 110