Lose your passport, lose your holiday - Keep it safe
17 Apr 2014 04:27 PM
Rome City Council and
the British Embassy in Rome promote prevention campaign against passport loss,
addressed to all English speaking tourists.
The message “Lose your
passport, lose your holiday - Keep it safe”, will be advertised on all
transport services including train stations, buses, airports, and also info
points & social media, by means of posters, videos, banners and multimedia
supports.
The campaign highlights the
importance of keeping your passport safe. Losing your passport will cost you
time, money and could ruin the entire holiday. Obtaining an emergency travel
document can take several days and you may need to obtain a police report, get
passport photos, and of course get to and from your nearest British consulate
or embassy. You may also have to replace any visas you need for your journey.
It can cost up to £200 to replace your passport. These expenses can
spiral if you need to rearrange holiday plans.
The cost is not only for the
victim but also for consular staff and local police who are involved in the
procedure required for the issuing of a travel document.
British nationals who need an
emergency travel document should call +39 06 4220 2431 and make an appointment
with the Embassy. The procedure for how to apply for an emergency passport is
available here.
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updates on travel advice.
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