Duplicate passports in lieu of lost / stolen passports

In case of loss of passport in Peru or Bolivia, a duplicate passport is normally issued only if the person is living abroad or plans to visit other countries before returning to India. Otherwise, an Emergency Certificate is issued, which permits the holder to return to India directly.

In case the lost / stolen passport has not been issued by this Embassy, the duplicate passport issued will only be of short validity (1 year), which has to be renewed to the original validity of the lost passport subsequently after receiving clearance from the original Passport Issuing Authority. This can take up to 3 months. Alternatively, for persons on short visits, the duplicate passport can be renewed directly from the original Passport Issuing Authority.

The following documents are required:

• Application form for New Passport [168 kb. *.doc] complete in all respects. The application form has to be signed at four different places, including the declaration. Without this, no service can be rendered.
• Proof of Indian citizenship, preferably a photocopy of the lost passport if available. If not, at least the old passport Number, place and date of issue are required.
• In case person is resident in Peru / Bolivia, copy of Carnet de Extranjería. If not resident in Peru / Bolivian, Airlines Tickets and Itinerary. In case none of these are available, the applicant must furnish a detailed explanation by way of sworn affidavits of his current Visa status, how he travelled abroad and entered Peru / Bolivia, and details of travel document used.
• FIR or local Police Report recording the loss of passport.
• Four (4) photographs, of which one is to be pasted on page 1 of the form, and signed half on the form and half on the photograph. clic here REQUIREMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPH
• Special additional form [20 kb. *.doc]
• The corresponding fees (US$ 153 for 36 pg booklet and US$ 178 for 60 pg booklet)

** Only for indians residing in Peru
If none of the two of 2 above available, then applicant must produce some other document of Identity such as:

a) Driving Licence.

b) Carnet de Extranjería / Identity card.

c) Letter from Employer certifying Identity of the applicant.

d) Sworn Affidavits from two Indian Nationals resident in Peru / Bolivia in respect of the Identity and citizenship of the applicant may also be obtained.