Passport, visa & immigration · Checked 2026-10-03
Lost or damaged passport
Replace a Mauritian passport that is lost, stolen or damaged.
| Who can apply | Citizens whose passport is lost/stolen in Mauritius or abroad (abroad: go to the nearest Mauritian embassy). |
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| Authority | Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) |
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| Online | No |
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| How long it takes | Not published |
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| Valid for | As a normal passport |
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Fees
| First loss/damage | Rs 5,000 |
| Second | Rs 15,000 |
| Each further loss | + Rs 15,000 on top of the previous fee |
Documents to bring
- Police declaration certificate of the loss
- A letter explaining how the passport was lost or damaged
- The damaged passport, if you have it
- All the normal passport documents (birth certificate, NIC, photos)
Steps
- Report the loss at a police station and get a declaration certificate.
- Write a short letter explaining what happened.
- Submit everything with form PF 136 at the PIO.
- Pay the lost-passport fee.
- Collect your new passport.
Where to go
- Passport and Immigration Office: Main office
Sterling House, 9-11 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis
Tel: 260 2073, 5727 6619 (hotline)
Mon-Fri 08:45-12:00 & 12:45-16:00 · Sat 08:45-12:00 (cashier: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 & 12:45-14:30, Sat 09:00-11:30)
Common problems
- The fee rises sharply for each additional loss.
Tips
- Keep a scan of your passport photo page on your phone.
