The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Peru (which is also responsible for consular matters of citizens of Ukraine in the territory of the Republic of Colombia) recommends that Ukrainian citizens prepare in advance for their trip and be aware of the procedure to follow in case of loss or theft of a passport.
Before traveling, we recommend taking several simple but important steps:
Make copies of your passport.
When preparing for your trip, be sure to make several copies of your passport. It is advisable to have both paper and electronic copies (for example, saved on your phone, email, or cloud storage). This will help confirm your identity more quickly if the original document is lost.
Keep your passport in a safe place.
During your trip, it is important to keep your passport in a secure place, preferably in an inner pocket or a special protective document wallet.
Obtain a second passport for travel abroad and keep it in a safe place.
Every citizen of Ukraine has the right to have two valid passports for travel abroad. In case one of them is lost or stolen, having a second document will significantly simplify the situation during your stay abroad and will allow you to return to Ukraine more quickly.
Save the contact details of the Embassy of Ukraine.
Before traveling to Peru or Colombia, save the contact details of the Embassy of Ukraine in the country of stay. In case of loss of documents, this information will help you quickly request consular assistance.
Contact information of the Embassy of Ukraine in Peru:
Consular Section of the Embassy of Ukraine in Peru:
Emergency contact for citizens of Ukraine:
In case of emergency situations related to threats to the life or safety of Ukrainian citizens, please contact:
If you discover that your passport has been lost or stolen, you should follow the steps below.
The first step is to go to the nearest police station in Peru or Colombia. This is necessary for several reasons:
Please note that a document (report, certificate, etc.) issued by the competent authorities of the state where the passport for travel abroad was lost or stolen, confirming that the applicant reported its loss or theft, may be submitted without legalization and without translation into the Ukrainian language.
After obtaining the police report, citizens of Ukraine may apply to the Embassy of Ukraine to obtain:
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Peru recommends that Ukrainian citizens pay careful attention to safeguarding their documents during travel and prepare copies of documents and contact details of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in advance.
In case of loss of a passport, do not delay contacting the police and the Embassy of Ukraine in order to restore your documents or arrange your return to Ukraine as soon as possible.