Lost Passport Assistance in Japan

Lost Your Passport in Japan?

Whether it disappeared on a train, in a taxi, at a hotel or somewhere in the city, get human assistance navigating the practical process in Japan.

Visitor plans from $15/week · One-time purchase · Support across Japan

Start here

Where did you last have your passport?

Next steps

Work the problem in the right order.

Identify where it may be

Train, taxi, hotel, airport, restaurant or somewhere else.

Navigate the relevant system

Different locations use different lost-property processes.

Move toward replacement

Where needed, continue with police and document-replacement procedures.

How Gaijin Support helps

Someone who can help navigate Japan.

  • Japanese-language communication
  • Help identifying the appropriate lost-property contact
  • Police-report assistance where relevant
  • Understanding practical document-replacement steps
  • Embassy or consulate coordination on eligible plans

Visitor plans

Passport assistance starts with every visitor plan.

Basic
$15 / week
  • 24/7 live support
  • Lost-property navigation
  • Japanese translation
  • Basic assistance
Choose Basic
Premium
$42 / week
  • Priority assistance
  • Embassy/consulate coordination
  • Urgent legal/admin support
  • Dedicated case manager
Choose Premium

One-time visitor purchase. Benefit limits, availability, eligibility and exclusions are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Flying soon?

A missing passport becomes more time-sensitive as departure approaches. Start working through the practical next steps now.

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