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What can a traveler do if their photo ID is stolen while away from home?

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If a person traveled by airline out-of-state and, while away, has his/her photo ID stolen or otherwise lost, what recourse does the person have for being able to get back home by air? (Typical other identifying documents, such as a birth certificate or passport, would also not be available in a situation such as this.) In order to get home by air so as to try to repair the situation, whether to take care of matters quickly or simply to preserve value of an airline ticket, would seem quite impossible, according to airline regulations.

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  1. Is there anyone else he could ask to make a copy of an original identifying document (passport, birth certificate) at home? Assuming that the person didn't leave a key with a friend, he could call his building's supervisor to let the friend in his home so a copy can be made and then faxed over to the traveler.

    I would also insist on speaking directly to airline supervisors to explain the situation, whether to ask for an extension or other options.

    For future reference, it's best to make copies of every ID, credit card, other important documents you're bringing with you while traveling. Keep one set of copy with you but stored away from the originals in case they get stolen or lost.  Keep another set with a trusted relative that you could call in case both originals and copy get lost/stolen. This is particularly important for credit cards -- if you get robbed, you can call the credit card company right away to cancel the stolen cards.


  2. contact your embassy in the country your in. also contact the police and advise them

  3. Find a consulate/government building and start there.  Someone will know where to direct you.  If your friend is still domestic it shouldn't be a huge issue.  If you are international it is a bit more difficult but in that case you would just got to the closest Embassy for your country.

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