I lost my passport; can I travel with a copy of the lost visa? [closed]

I lost my passport. I filed a first information report (FIR). I have already gotten a new passport. The lost passport had a visa for 3 months family visit which was recently issued. The visa will expire in October. I have a copy of the visa. Original hard copy of the visa is with my husband.

I want to know if I can travel on the same visa which was in the lost passport. Do I need to get a new visa because it will be registered with a different passport?

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Best Answer

Having replaced your lost passport with a new passport, you will need to apply for a new visa. A copy of a visa does not suffice.

There may be some country somewhere that is an exception to this, but since you have not said which country issued the visa, it is impossible to investigate whether it would apply in your case. I am certain, however, that the above is correct for the US, the UK, and the Schengen area.

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Can I travel if I forgot my passport?

If you are in the U.S. and you are flying domestically, the good news is that you do not need your passport. You can fly by showing any photo ID issued by the government.

What happens if you lose passport with US visa?

Lost or stolen U.S. visas cannot be replaced in the United States. For replacement of a visa, you must apply in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the loss of your passport and visa.

What would happen if you travel abroad and you forget your passport?

What Should a U.S. Citizen Do if his/her Passport is Lost or Stolen Abroad? You will have to replace the passport before returning to the United States. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also available in our country information pages.

What happens to my UK visa if I lost my passport?

Lost passport - in UK If your 'Entry Clearance' visa was in your lost passport and you do not have a BRP (ID card visa), you will need to transfer your visa to a BRP. You can transfer your visa to a BRP by applying for a 'transfer of conditions' (TOC). Use the guidance and the 'TOC' form to apply.

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