Guide for Foreigners in Peru

Tourists · Visitors · Expats · Foreign residents — what to do if you lose your passport, Carné de Extranjería (CE), or your phone.

1) If you lost your passport (or it was stolen)

1.1 File a police report (in person)

The PNP “Denuncia Policial Digital” service is aimed at Peruvian citizens with DNI. If the site asks for DNI/login or rejects your case, go in person to the nearest comisaría. In tourist areas, ask for Tourist Police.

  • Bring any remaining ID (a passport copy/photo helps), and details: where/when/how it happened.
  • Request a copy of the report (PDF or stamped paper).
  • Emergency: call 105 (PNP).
Why it matters: embassies/consulates and most insurers ask for a police report. It also helps reduce identity misuse.

1.2 Contact your embassy or consulate immediately

Your embassy can cancel the lost passport and issue a replacement or an Emergency Travel Document (process varies by country). Bring your police report, photos (if required), proof of identity, and your travel plans.

  • US citizens: typically DS‑11 + DS‑64 for lost/stolen passports (handled in person).
  • UK citizens: apply for an Emergency Travel Document (ETD); stolen passports usually require a police report.
  • Canadians: contact a Canadian office abroad for emergency travel help.

1.3 If you’re close to leaving Peru: transfer your entry stamp

If your passport was replaced, Migraciones has a procedure to transfer your entry stamp to the new travel document to avoid problems at exit.

2) If you lost your Carné de Extranjería (CE)

Report the loss and request a duplicate through Migraciones’ official procedure. The official fee shown is S/ 20.20 (code 07561).

3) If your phone was lost or stolen

Act fast: your phone can unlock banking apps, email, and social accounts.

  • Call your operator immediately to block the SIM/line (Movistar: 104; Claro/Entel/Bitel: 123).
  • Use your phone’s remote tools (Find My iPhone / Find My Device) to lock/erase if needed.
  • Contact your bank(s) to freeze cards and dispute unauthorized transactions.
  • Check IMEI status and guidance via OSIPTEL resources.
Quick priority order: (1) Money + accounts → (2) SIM/phone line → (3) device lock/erase → (4) police report / follow-up paperwork.