Singapore Lost, Damaged or Stolen Passport Replacement Guide 2026

Complete guide to replacing a lost, damaged, or stolen Singapore passport. Explains police report steps, S$50/S$100 penalty fees, & overseas DOI permits.

Statutory Overview & Passport Framework

Losing a Singapore passport or having it stolen is a statutory emergency governed by ICA under the Passports Act (Cap. 220). Citizens must report a lost or stolen passport to ICA immediately within 14 days to prevent identity misuse and cancel the document's biometric chip. If lost within Singapore, a police report or ICA loss declaration must be filed online via MyICA. Replacement fees include the standard S$70 passport fee plus a statutory penalty fee: S$50 penalty fee for the 1st loss (total S$120), and S$100 penalty fee for the 2nd and subsequent loss (total S$170). If lost overseas, citizens must report to local police and contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission to obtain a Document of Identity (DOI) for emergency travel home.

Key Passport Rules & Statutory Criteria

Immediate Cancellation & Police Report RequirementReport Immediately

Must report loss to police/ICA immediately to deactivate biometric chip and prevent illegal usage.

Statutory Loss Penalty Fee Tiering (S$50 vs S$100)Penalty Tiers

First time loss (S$50 penalty); second and subsequent losses (S$100 penalty) plus S$70 passport replacement fee.

Damaged Passport Replacement Rules (Water / Tear Damage)Damaged Passport

Passports with damaged microchips, torn pages, or water damage must be surrendered to ICA for replacement.

Document of Identity (DOI) for Overseas EmergenciesOverseas DOI

Singapore Embassies issue a Document of Identity (DOI) allowing one-way emergency travel back to Singapore.

Qualification Rules & Travel Compliance

Must report lost passport immediately via MyICA online portal or at any Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC).

If lost overseas, obtain an official foreign police report before visiting the Singapore Embassy.

Repeat losses (2 or more times within 5 years) require an in-person interview at ICA Building before issuance.

Found passports that were previously reported lost cannot be reused and must be surrendered to ICA.

ICA Application & Verification Checklist

Passports Act (Cap. 220) Lost / Damaged Passport Regulations

SPF Police Report / Overseas Foreign Police Incident Report

Singapore NRIC / Birth Certificate for Identity Verification

New Passport Photo & MyICA Online Payment Receipt

Step-by-Step ICA MyICA Application & Collection Workflow

File Police Report & Report Loss Online on MyICA

File police report online via SPF e-Services or local foreign police station if overseas.

Cancel Lost Passport Biometric Chip Online

Log into MyICA via Singpass to report lost passport and immediately invalidate document.

Apply for Replacement Passport & Pay Penalty Fee

Submit new passport application on MyICA; pay S$70 passport fee plus S$50/S$100 penalty fee.

Attend ICA Interview (Required for Repeat Losses)

If lost 2+ times, attend scheduled interview at ICA Building to explain circumstances.

Collect Replacement Passport / Overseas DOI

Collect new passport at ICA Building or obtain Document of Identity (DOI) at Singapore Embassy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You must report the loss immediately to ICA online via the MyICA portal (or file a police report if stolen) to cancel the passport and deactivate its biometric microchip.

The penalty fee for the 1st loss is S$50 (total S$120 including S$70 passport fee). For the 2nd and subsequent losses, the penalty fee is S$100 (total S$170).

File a report with the local foreign police, obtain a copy of the police report, and contact the nearest Singapore Embassy or High Commission to get an emergency Document of Identity (DOI) to travel back home.

No. Once a passport is reported lost to ICA, it is permanently invalidated. If you find it later, you must surrender it to ICA within 14 days and cannot use it for travel.

If your passport has torn pages, severe water damage, or a damaged biometric chip, you must apply for a replacement passport on MyICA and surrender the damaged passport.

First-time loss replacements usually take 1 to 2 weeks. Repeat losses may take longer due to required security vetting and interviews at ICA.