U.S. Passports  

Lost/Stolen Passports

Many U.S. passports are lost and stolen in Ecuador. You should safeguard your passports and other valuables at all times; be especially wary when traveling by bus or shopping. Make a photocopy of your passport's biographic data page (inside cover) or keep a record of your passport number, date, and place of issue separate from your passport; do the same with the address and telephone number of the American Embassy in Quito.

Do not leave your passport and other valuables in a hotel room or car, even a locked one. When not in use, store your passport in a secure place, such as a hotel safe. Should you and your passport part company, report the loss to the nearest police station. To obtain a replacement passport, you will need to visit the U.S. Embassy in Quito during regular working hours. The Embassy cannot open after hours or on weekends to replace lost or stolen passports. A Duty Officer is available after hours to assist with life and death emergencies.

If your current passport has been lost or stolen, you must present the following:

• Two recent 2"x2" color photos with white background.
• Completed passport application form DS-11.
• Statement regarding lost or stolen passport DS-64.
• Incident Report Form. IRF
• Proof of your U.S. citizenship, such as a previous U.S. passport, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen, or a photocopy of the biographic data page (inside cover) of your lost passport.
• Proof of Identity. Any picture identification, such as a U.S. driver's license, is acceptable.
• Fee for adults US $100.00.
• Fee for a minors under age of 16; US $85.00.

Minors under 16 additional requirements:

• Both parents must appear in person at the time of application. If one of the parents cannot be present, a notarized Statement of Consent DS-3053 is needed.
• Minor must be present.

Note: If a consular officer is not satisfied with a statement of consent and is not satisfied with additional documentation and explanations, then the consular officer may refuse to issue the passport.

Fees may be paid by cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Card) or certified checks from an American bank. NO personal checks are accepted.

The issuance of a replacement passport is not automatic and will depend on evidence presented confirming citizenship and identity.