Comprehensive reference for international students at UBC.
Lost or stolen passports or permits
- Report your lost or stolen passport to the nearest Vancouver police department or RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) office. Keep any file numbers or documents they provides proof that you contacted them.
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate in Canada and ask for instructions on how to apply for a new passport.
- Apply to replace your study or work permit. Applications for lost permits are processed at CIC in Vancouver, by mail, in about two weeks.


