If my passport is damaged, lost or expired, what should I do?
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 - 5:22 PMIf your passport is damaged, lost or expired, you need to go through the procedure of reissuing your passport including:
*Required documents:
- Declaration of application for a passport in form X01.
- 04 new photos, size 4x6 cm, face straight, head bare, white background.
- In case the passport is lost, a report of the passport loss shall be submitted (certified by the local authorities).
- In case the passport expires, submit the old passport.
- A copy of the identity document (identity card or citizen identification card).
*Where to apply:
- Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.
- Immigration Department of the Police of the province or centrally-run city where they reside or work.
*Processing time: 08 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents.
Note: The newly issued passport will have a new passport number, which does not duplicate with the old passport number.
Should you need any further information about Vietnam visa or Vietnam vacations, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Phone: +84.903.278.853 (available 24/7)
- 📧 Email: support@govietnamvisa.com
* Our Customer-Care Consultants will respond within 2 hours during working time and 24 hours outside working time (GMT+7).
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