If you have lost your passport at a Turkish airport, it is important to act quickly to minimize any potential disruption to your travel plans. Here are some steps you should take:
- Report the loss to Turkish airport authorities: Contact the airport lost and found office or the police department to report that your passport has been lost.
| You can find Istanbul Airport Lost and Found Property offices, located at the Terminal Departing Passenger Floor or in front of the C3 gate after the Passport Control area. Bodrum Airport Lost and Found office phone number is +90 252 511 10 00 |
- Next , your shoyld contact your embassy or consulate as soon as possible to request a replacement passport. You will need to provide proof of your identity and citizenship, as well as pay a fee for the replacement passport.
- Cancel any your credit cards or traveler’s checks linked to your passport: If your passport was linked to any credit cards or traveler’s checks, you should cancel them as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized use.
- Make a list of all your travel documents: Make a list of all the travel documents that were in your passport, such as visas and vaccination records, so you can replace them if necessary.
- Make alternative travel arrangements: If you are unable to get a replacement passport in time for your planned travel, you may need to make alternative travel arrangements or cancel your trip.
It is a good idea to make copies of all your important travel documents and keep them in a separate location from the originals. This can help to minimize the impact of a lost or stolen passport.
