Lost Your Passport in Brazil? Portuguese Phrases to Ask for Help
Use precise Portuguese to distinguish a lost document from a stolen one and ask local authorities or your consulate what to do next.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Perdi meu passaporte means I lost my passport. Roubaram meu passaporte means someone stole my passport. Use the phrase that matches what you know; if you are not sure, explain that you cannot tell whether it was lost or stolen.
Say whether the passport was lost or stolen
If there is an immediate safety threat, contact the appropriate emergency service. For replacement documents, ask your country's embassy or consulate about its current process.
Perdi meu passaporte hoje de manhã.
I lost my passport this morning.
Acho que roubaram meu passaporte no ônibus.
I think someone stole my passport on the bus.
Ask the local authority about reporting the incident
Ask which local channel handles the report and what information is required. Procedures differ by location and may change, so follow the instructions of the responsible authority rather than relying on a general language guide.
Keep the date, approximate time, and last known location ready. Do not post passport details or document numbers publicly.
Onde posso informar a perda do documento?
Where can I report the loss of the document?
Preciso apresentar algum outro documento?
Do I need to show another document?
Contact your embassy or consulate
Use your country's official embassy or consulate website for current contact details and replacement-document instructions. Explain where you are and whether the passport was lost, stolen, or is inaccessible.
If you need language assistance, say that you are a foreigner and ask whether an English-speaking staff member or interpreter is available.
Preciso entrar em contato com o consulado do meu país.
I need to contact my country's consulate.
Vocês podem me orientar sobre um documento de viagem temporário?
Can you advise me about a temporary travel document?
Put it into practice
Confirm document and reporting procedures directly with local authorities and your embassy or consulate.
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