I've lost my British passport in France what should I do?

If you're abroad, report any passport losses or thefts to the local police in the country you're in as soon as possible. You'll need the crime reference details for the LS01 form.

You should also report the theft or loss to the UK embassy, consulate or high commission of the country you are in. You can get details of your local embassy, consulate or high commission by:

- Calling +44 (0)20 7008 1500 (or 0870 606 0290 if you're in the UK)
- Visiting the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website

When you make a report to the embassy, consulate or high commission, they will give you a Lost or Stolen (LS01) Notification form. You should fill this in and sign it. You can also download the form if you lose it or need another copy.

The embassy, consulate or high commission will record the loss or theft of your passport and forward the information to IPS. IPS will then cancel your passport to reduce the risk of someone else using your identity.

Find British embassies, consulates and high commissions around the world
Help travelling back to the UK
The FCO will issue you with replacement travel documents so you can travel back to the UK.
Getting a replacement passport
You can apply for a replacement passport once you're back in the UK. IPS recommends that you do this as soon as possible. You can apply for a replacement passport as long as you are a British national and in the UK at the time you are applying.
Replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passports/Loststolenordamagedpassports/DG_174163