Singapore Lost, Damaged or Stolen Passport Replacement Guide 2026

Lost your Singapore passport in SG or overseas? Step-by-step ICA process, S$50/S$100 penalty fees, police report rules, DOI fees abroad and insurance tips for 2026.

Statutory Overview & Passport Framework

Losing, damaging, or having a Singapore passport stolen is governed by ICA under the Passports Act. You must report a lost or damaged passport within 14 days, though ICA recommends reporting immediately so the passport's biometric chip is cancelled and cannot be misused. If the loss or damage happens within Singapore, NO police report is required — report online via MyICA (Singpass) or in person at the ICA Services Centre. If lost or stolen overseas, you must lodge a local police report AND contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission. Replacement costs the standard passport fee (S$70 online/post/deposit box, S$80 over the counter) plus a non-refundable penalty of S$50 for a first loss/damage or S$100 for a second or subsequent one. Processing normally takes about 1-2 weeks locally.

Key Passport Rules & Statutory Criteria

No Police Report Needed DomesticallyReport Online/In Person

A police report is NOT required to replace a passport lost or damaged within Singapore - report via MyICA (Singpass) or in person at ICA Services Centre instead.

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

S$50 penalty for a first loss or damage; S$100 for a second or subsequent one - on top of the S$70/S$80 passport fee.

Damaged Passport CriteriaDamaged Passport

Torn pages, missing/detached pages, loose or frayed binding, water-faded pages, a damaged RFID chip, or a cracked/detached biodata page all qualify as damage requiring replacement.

Overseas Loss Requires a Police ReportOverseas Process

Unlike in Singapore, a local police report IS required if the passport is lost or stolen overseas, alongside contacting the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission for a Document of Identity (DOI).

Travel Insurance May Cover Related CostsInsurance Coverage

Some travel insurance policies cover expenses tied to a lost passport abroad (e.g. replacement fees, related costs) - check individual policy terms, as coverage varies by insurer.

Qualification Rules & Travel Compliance

Report a lost passport via MyICA (Singpass) or in person at the ICA Services Centre - no police report needed if lost within Singapore.

If lost or stolen overseas, obtain a local police report before contacting the Singapore Overseas Mission for a Document of Identity (DOI).

A recovered passport that was previously reported lost must be surrendered to ICA (or the nearest Mission, if overseas) within 14 days - it cannot be reused even if found.

Applicants under 16 must have a parent report and apply in person alongside them.

ICA Application & Verification Checklist

[Loss_online] Singpass login

[Loss_online] Details on how the passport was lost

[Loss_in_person] Digital or physical NRIC (adults) / birth certificate (under 16)

[Loss_in_person] Details on how the passport was lost

[Loss_in_person] Parent must attend in person for applicants under 16

[Damage_online] Singpass login

[Damage_online] Photos of the damaged passport

[Damage_in_person] Digital or physical NRIC (adults) / birth certificate (under 16)

[Damage_in_person] The damaged passport itself

[Overseas_loss] Local police report

[Overseas_loss] 2 recent passport-sized photos

[Overseas_loss] Documentary proof of citizenship and identity (e.g. NRIC, birth certificate, photocopy of lost passport)

Non-English supporting documents need official translation: by the issuing country's embassy, a notary public, or a privately made translation attested/notarised accordingly. ICA does not endorse any private translation company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No. ICA explicitly states a police report is not required if the passport was lost or damaged within Singapore - just report it via MyICA or in person at the ICA Services Centre.

Yes. You should lodge a local police report immediately and contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission for a Document of Identity (DOI).

S$70 online/post/deposit box or S$80 over the counter for the passport itself, plus a non-refundable penalty of S$50 for a first loss/damage or S$100 for a second or subsequent one.

ICA considers a passport damaged if it's torn, has missing or detached pages, the binding is loose or frayed, water damage has faded pages, the RFID chip is damaged, or the biodata page is cracked or detached.

It stays permanently invalid regardless. You must surrender it to ICA within 14 days; failing to do so is an offence carrying a fine up to S$1,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment.

It varies by mission - examples include roughly AUD18 in Australia, US$12 in the USA, TWD370 in Taiwan, and OMR16/32 in Oman. Check with the specific Singapore Overseas Mission for the current fee.

Around 1-2 weeks for a standard domestic application, extending to up to 4 weeks if the photo doesn't meet requirements or the application involves a name change. Overseas applications through a mission can take 4-6 weeks, which is why the short-term DOI exists for urgent return travel.

Many policies offer some coverage for expenses related to a lost or stolen passport abroad, but terms and limits vary by insurer - check your specific policy rather than assuming it's covered.

Usually yes - any visas stuck inside the lost passport are lost along with it, which can complicate onward travel plans until they're reissued.

Online, by post, or by deposit box costs S$70, versus S$80 over the counter. You'll still need to collect the finished passport in person (or via a participating post office), with a 4-day window to do so once notified.

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