Can I Travel with Two US Passports After Losing One?

If you reported your original passport lost or stolen, it is no longer valid for travel, even if you later find it. Here’s how this works and what you can and cannot do:

You Cannot Use the ""Lost"" Passport to Travel

• Once a passport is reported lost to authorities (like your country’s passport office or embassy), it is canceled in the system for security reasons.

• Even if it appears physically fine, it can trigger issues at airports, borders, or during visa checks, potentially causing denial of entry or boarding.

What You Can Do with the Visas in the Old Passport

• You can still use the valid visas in the canceled passport as long as:

o You carry both passports (old and new).

o You show the visa in the old passport alongside your valid, new passport.

o Both passports must belong to the same person and be undamaged.

This is a common and acceptable practice in many countries, including for U.S. visas.

Tip:

If you're unsure whether the passport was fully canceled or can still be carried for visa purposes, contact your country's passport authority for confirmation before travel.

Summary:

You cannot travel with a passport once it’s reported lost. However, if it contains valid U.S. visas, you can carry it with your new passport and use both together for travel.