What to do
- Report it at the nearest police station or call the Tourist Police on 1571. Ask for the written police report — your embassy will need it.
- Contact your embassy or consulate (below) for an emergency travel document. Usually needed: the police report, passport photos, proof of identity and proof of onward travel.
- Found later? A found passport is normally handed to the police. Tell them and your embassy you reported it lost — a passport reported lost is usually cancelled.
Emergency document (emergency passport or laissez-passer)
| How long | the embassy in Athens usually replies within 1 to 3 working days (closed at weekends) |
|---|---|
| Valid for | only the journey for which it was issued |
| Bring | 2 passport photos that meet the Dutch requirements; photo or scan of the lost or stolen passport or ID card, if you have one; other identity documents or copies of them, if you have any |
EU citizens whose country has no embassy or consulate in a non-EU country can get an EU Emergency Travel Document from any other EU member state's embassy there, for a single journey home, valid for no more than 15 calendar days except in exceptional circumstances
Tips
- Report the loss to local police first, then apply at the nearest Dutch embassy or consulate
- Emergency passports are granted only if a genuine emergency can be shown
- 24-hour helpdesk of the Emergency Documents Office at Schiphol: +31 20 603 8692
- A photo or copy of your old passport, and any other photo ID, makes the embassy step much faster.
- Tell your airline and hotel. An emergency document is usually valid for one trip home. Check before you book extra stops.
- If your wallet went too, block your cards first, then sort out the passport.
Your embassy and consulates in Greece
Embassy of the Netherlands Athens — Athens
Consular help
- Hours: Consular services by appointment only; the 24/7 contact centre can be reached at any time.
A lost or stolen passport or ID card is replaced with an emergency travel document. Email the Athens embassy (ath-ca@minbuza.nl) with attached documents, a reachable phone number, exact travel itinerary and current location. The embassy usually responds within 3 business days. Cloud-storage links cannot be opened.
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