Lost passport in Taipei, Taiwan — United Kingdom traveler guide (2026)
Step-by-step local response and United Kingdom consular guidance for lost passport in Taipei.
- Emergency
- 110
- Updated
- 2026-06-22
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
Can you fly home the same day after losing a passport in Taipei?
For lost passport in Taipei, Taiwan, 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 COST CHECK
Official document cost and timing
- Document
- Emergency Travel Document
- Official fee
- £125 including courier
- Processing guidance
- Apply online; the mission confirms collection or delivery
What to budget for: An ETD normally covers a single or defined journey. Check transit-country acceptance before changing flights.
Checked 2026-07-28 · Official source: GOV.UK — Consular services fees ↗
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⏱Lost passport in Taipei, Taiwan — United Kingdom traveler guide (2026)
Recheck the loss site and transport lost-and-found
File with local police and obtain the original report with case number
Call British Office Taipei and confirm emergency-document requirements
Confirm issue timing before changing the flight
Prepare documents and photos, then apply for the nationality-specific emergency document
After collection, reconfirm boarding and entry rules with the airline
What to do now
Recheck the loss site and transport lost-and-found
In Taipei, get to a safe place first, then check the loss site, hotel, and transport operator while recording time and location.
File with local police and obtain the original report with case number
Ask the local police or responsible desk for an original document with a case number, then photograph it as backup.
Call British Office Taipei and confirm emergency-document requirements
Before visiting British Office Taipei, call to confirm appointment rules, intake cutoff, originals, photo specs, and payment method.
Confirm issue timing before changing the flight
Change flights or lodging only after confirming document timing, and keep every receipt for insurance.
Prepare documents and photos, then apply for the nationality-specific emergency document
Group the required documents, separate originals from copies, and save photos for insurer or authority submission.
After collection, reconfirm boarding and entry rules with the airline
Before leaving Taiwan, 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 (Mandarin (Taiwan))
我的護照丟了，需要報案證明。
How to pronounce (romanized)
Wǒ de hùzhào diū le, xūyào bàoàn zhèngmíng (I lost my passport. I need a police report certificate).
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Your nationality's responsible authority
British Office Taipei
- Phone:
- +44-20-7008-5000
This guide uses your government's passport guidance and local official information. Call ahead to reconfirm hours, documents, and fees.
Local police
Zhongzheng First Precinct
- Address:
- Zhongzheng, Taipei
- Phone:
- 02-2381-7494
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.
Field decision guide
How to make the right call in Taipei
The right next step for lost passport in Taipei, Taiwan depends on whether the issue is loss, theft, medical urgency, insurance evidence, or consular documentation. Use these checks to avoid losing time on the wrong office or document.
Check 1
Treat the first hour as evidence collection, not paperwork. Search the last known location, ask the hotel or transport operator, and write down who checked which place.
Check 2
Do not assume a police report and an emergency passport are the same step. The police record usually supports the consular application, insurance claim, and airline explanation.
Check 3
Before crossing the city to a mission, call and ask about photo size, identity proof, payment method, intake cutoff, and whether an appointment is required that day.
Emergency contact
Taipei: 110
Nationality check
United Kingdom · +44-20-7008-5000
Official source
Recheck before you goDouble-check the points travelers keep running into
These are the extra checks United Kingdom travelers often need when handling Lost passport in Taipei, Taiwan.
Repeated pattern
Check the loss site, hotel, and transport lost-and-found first
Documents and evidence
Get a police case number and written loss certificate if available
Avoid lost time
Call the mission before visiting to confirm photo rules, cutoff time, and fees
Confirm on the ground
Taipei · Taiwan · Lost passport
Official confirmation
Procedures, fees, and cut-off times can change. Reconfirm through +44-20-7008-5000 or the responsible official office before traveling across town.
Check before you move
Do not start by cancelling the passport unless necessary. If it is invalidated, a later-found passport may no longer work.
Details insurance, missions, or police often ask for later
- Passport/ID copy or photo
- Time and place of the incident
- Receipts, card records, or booking numbers
- Police case number or office name
Nationality-specific verification
What is different for United Kingdom travelers handling Lost passport in Taipei
United Kingdom travelers should confirm the responsible mission's emergency passport or travel document process before crossing town.
Traveler hotline
+44-20-7008-5000
Confirm opening status and required documents before traveling to an office.
Local destination context
Taipei, Taiwan
Local emergency number in this guide: 110