Lost/ Stolen Passport
Required Documents, in addition to the required documents to apply for a Japanese Passport (please see Japanese Passport Application/Renewal section):
- Report of Loss or Theft Form
- Police report (if available)
- One photo, taken within the past six months
- Size: 35mm x 45mm (width x height) OR U.S. passport photo size (2in x 2in).
The area from the top of the head to the chin must be no less than 32 mm, and no more than 36 mm high. - Should be facing forward with a plain background
- No hats, masks, or sunglasses
- School photographs may not be accepted
- Best if taken at a photo studio (poor quality digital photo may not be accepted)
- For example, click here (Japanese)
- Size: 35mm x 45mm (width x height) OR U.S. passport photo size (2in x 2in).
- If a copy of the lost passport and/or passport number and issue date are known, please have the information available.
- Applicant must appear in person at the Consulate.
- Tokosho (Travel Document) can be issued in lieu of a passport for an immediate return to Japan only (see below for required documents)
Tokosho (Travel Document)
Travel Document (Tokosho) : Can be picked-up on the day prior to departure.
Required Documents:
- Travel Document (Tokosho) Application Form
- Report of Loss or Theft Form
- Police Report (if available)
- Two photos, taken within the past six months
- Size: 35mm x 45mm (width x height) OR U.S. passport photo size (2in x 2in).
The area from the top of the head to the chin must be no less than 32 mm, and no more than 36 mm high. - Should be facing forward with a plain background
- No hats, masks, or sunglasses
- School photographs may not be accepted
- Best if taken at a photo studio (poor quality digital photo may not be accepted)
- For example, click here (Japanese)
- Size: 35mm x 45mm (width x height) OR U.S. passport photo size (2in x 2in).
- One Family Registry (Koseki Tohon or Koseki Shohon※), issued within the past six months
- (If available) Expired passport or a copy of the lost passport
- ID issued in Japan (for example: Hokensho, drivers license, student ID)
- Flight itinerary or airline ticket
(to confirm passenger’s name, date of departure, airline and flight #) - Fee
We accept cash, money order, or cashiers check ONLY (exact amount please) - Green Card (for Permanent Residents) or U.S. VISA / U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate (for Dual Citizens). For dual citizens born outside of the U.S., a Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificate will be required.
※ 1．What is KOSEKI(Koseki Tohon or Koseki Shohon)?
A family register (koseki) is an official document that records and certifies the identity and family relationships of Japanese citizens on the basis of family law. Because this system is closely connected to the lives of the citizens of Japan, it is administered by local governments (municipalities) in accordance with the relevant legal provisions, with involvement by the central government as necessary in the form of directives and other measures.
Such registers are maintained only for Japanese citizens; as they are not established for foreigners, they also serve to certify Japanese citizenship.
The information about all of the family members are recorded in the Koseki Tohon and the information about the designated person are recorded in the Koseki Shohon.
※ 2．How can I obtain a Koseki Tohon or Shohon?
You may ask your relatives in Japan to obtain an original copy for you at the local municipal office of your Domicile (Honseki-chi). You may need to provide power of attorney to the person, depending on that person’s relationship to you. You may also obtain an original copy overseas by mail. The required documents may vary among the municipal offices, but in general, you would need:
- Application form (in Japanese)
- ID
- A proof of residence
- Application fee and mailing fee
- A self-addressed return envelope