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So my boyfriend's passport was stolen .... he went to another country (other than the one he is studying in) for the weekend and their consulate is closed weekends. what's going to happen? is he even going to be able to get back to the states in 3 weeks? I feel horrible :(

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Depends on the country. He's got three weeks to get it replaced and most consulates are pretty good about making sure people get home when they are supposed to.

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Tell him to go to the nearest embassy and get them on it pronto. They can issue a replacement and it won't take too long -- but he shouldn't wait until it is down to the wire.

Again, he should go now.

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Tell him to go to the nearest embassy and get them on it pronto. They can issue a replacement and it won't take too long -- but he shouldn't wait until it is down to the wire.

Again, he should go now.

 

It is the weekend. He won't get anywhere until Monday morning. But he should definitely go then...

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So my boyfriend's passport was stolen .... he went to another country (other than the one he is studying in) for the weekend and their consulate is closed weekends. what's going to happen? is he even going to be able to get back to the states in 3 weeks? I feel horrible :(

 

Did he already have a visa to get into the US? He's going to have to get in touch with the US consulate/embassy in his country ASAP.

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He doesn't have a visa... they didn't need one since they were studying abroad with an American college. I pretty sure he can get back into the states... especially since he is working on a college project .. but he went to another country for the weekend in Europe and Im not sure how he is going to get from Europe back to the country he is studying in (not America).

 

I think I worried/overreacted too much... I've since learned about emergency passports. But without a visa? I just hope his college will help him out...

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A visa would be used to enter the country he was going TO if it was required.

 

Many countries do not require US Citizens to have visas for entry -- my husband's country does not require a visa for stays 30 days or less for instance.

 

NO visa is required for a US Citizen to reenter the US. They are coming HOME they don't need a visa for entry.

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So my boyfriend's passport was stolen .... he went to another country (other than the one he is studying in) for the weekend and their consulate is closed weekends. what's going to happen? is he even going to be able to get back to the states in 3 weeks? I feel horrible :(

 

Jumi,

 

Take a deep breath. Your b/f will be fine. If he hasn't done so already, here's what he should do:

 

1. Report the theft to the local law authorities. It will help to have a police report especially since he will have to wait a couple of days before the U.S. Consulate/Embassy is open. Plus, your b/f may be pleasantly surprised -- though rare, it's not unheard of that passports are turned into the police -- especially on the weekend when consulates/embassies are not open.

 

2. Call/email/text the Study Abroad Coordinator both in the country he is studying in as well as his sponsoring "home college/university." They may be able to expedite things, verify his status as a U.S. student studying abroad, and/or advise his professors why he may not be in class while this is sorted out.

 

3. Find out where the U.S. Consulate/Embassy is wherever he is visiting. Go here and look up the relevant country: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html Most country listings also indicate the hours/days of the week American citizens can obtain assistance.

 

This link will also indicate whether a visa is needed for a U.S. Citizen to visit. Most countries in the EU and Western Europe/Scandinavia *do not* require U.S. citizens to obtain a visa before entry, so chances are the whole visa thing for your b/f is a moot point. Ditto, most likely, for the country he is studying in, but if you want to check that as well, use the above link and just click on the country in question to find out.

 

4. As far as what to expect regarding issuance of a replacement U.S. passport abroad, see: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1197.html

 

Among other things, you'll notice it will expedite his application if your b/f, another family member, or perhaps the Study Abroad office at his college/university has a copy of the passport ID page from his (lost) passport. But, a replacement can be issued without it.

 

He'll also need to pay the full price for a replacement passport. If this is a problem a limited validity passport can be issued that will allow him to travel and then he can apply (and pay for) a full-fledged replacement passport when he gets back home in the U.S.

 

HTH,

TMichaels

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Jumi,

 

Take a deep breath. Your b/f will be fine. If he hasn't done so already, here's what he should do:

 

1. Report the theft to the local law authorities. It will help to have a police report especially since he will have to wait a couple of days before the U.S. Consulate/Embassy is open. Plus, your b/f may be pleasantly surprised -- though rare, it's not unheard of that passports are turned into the police -- especially on the weekend when consulates/embassies are not open.

 

2. Call/email/text the Study Abroad Coordinator both in the country he is studying in as well as his sponsoring "home college/university." They may be able to expedite things, verify his status as a U.S. student studying abroad, and/or advise his professors why he may not be in class while this is sorted out.

 

3. Find out where the U.S. Consulate/Embassy is wherever he is visiting. Go here and look up the relevant country: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html Most country listings also indicate the hours/days of the week American citizens can obtain assistance.

 

This link will also indicate whether a visa is needed for a U.S. Citizen to visit. Most countries in the EU and Western Europe/Scandinavia *do not* require U.S. citizens to obtain a visa before entry, so chances are the whole visa thing for your b/f is a moot point. Ditto, most likely, for the country he is studying in, but if you want to check that as well, use the above link and just click on the country in question to find out.

 

4. As far as what to expect regarding issuance of a replacement U.S. passport abroad, see: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1197.html

 

Among other things, you'll notice it will expedite his application if your b/f, another family member, or perhaps the Study Abroad office at his college/university has a copy of the passport ID page from his (lost) passport. But, a replacement can be issued without it.

 

He'll also need to pay the full price for a replacement passport. If this is a problem a limited validity passport can be issued that will allow him to travel and then he can apply (and pay for) a full-fledged replacement passport when he gets back home in the U.S.

 

HTH,

TMichaels

 

thank you, this was really helpful

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