- Immediate police report required: A certified police report is mandatory for all six CBI jurisdictions — without it, no replacement application can proceed. File it the moment you discover the passport is missing.
- 3–6 month processing timeline: Lost and stolen passport replacements take significantly longer than standard renewals. Build contingency travel plans and arrange alternative documentation (such as an emergency travel document from your country of birth) early.
- Notarised affidavit mandatory: Every CBI jurisdiction requires a sworn, notarised declaration of loss or theft. Errors or omissions in this document are among the leading causes of application delays.
- Additional fees apply: Replacement costs exceed standard renewal fees across the board — government charges, notarisation, courier, and agent fees typically add USD 500–1,500 or more above the base renewal cost, depending on jurisdiction and urgency.
- ECCIRA biometric standards now in force: The Eastern Caribbean CBI harmonisation framework (established December 2025) mandates biometric e-passport issuance for all ECCU member countries. Replacement passports issued from mid-2026 onwards will comply with these standards. Vanuatu is not an ECCIRA member and follows its own separate process.
- Remote replacement is possible: You do not need to travel to the issuing country to obtain a replacement CBI passport. All six jurisdictions permit agent-assisted remote processing — Mirabello Consultancy handles this end-to-end from Switzerland and Dubai.
Lost or Stolen CBI Passport: Replacement Guide 2026
Discovering that your citizenship by investment (CBI) passport is lost or stolen is a stressful experience — particularly when you are travelling internationally and rely on it as a primary or secondary travel document. This comprehensive guide explains the exact replacement process, required documents, government fees, realistic timelines, and critical mistakes to avoid for all six active CBI passport jurisdictions: St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and Vanuatu. Whether your passport was lost in transit, stolen at a hotel, or simply cannot be located, the steps below apply — and acting quickly is essential.
For an overview of standard passport renewal procedures across all CBI programmes, visit our main CBI passport renewal service page. If you are at the earlier stage of evaluating which programme is right for your family, our guide to the best citizenship by investment programmes is the ideal starting point.
What Is a CBI Passport Replacement?
A CBI passport replacement — distinct from a routine renewal — is the formal process of cancelling a lost or stolen citizenship by investment passport and issuing a new one in its place. Unlike a standard renewal, where the expiring document is surrendered voluntarily, a replacement application involves an investigation element: the issuing citizenship unit must verify the circumstances of the loss or theft, assess whether the document has been misused, and reissue under stricter documentation requirements.
Because CBI passports represent a sovereign document of a second nationality — not merely a travel convenience — issuing governments treat lost and stolen cases with particular care. This is reflected in the extended processing timelines, additional mandatory documents, and in some jurisdictions, supplementary fees not applicable to routine renewals.
All six CBI jurisdictions permit remote replacement processing: you are not required to travel to the issuing country. This is a critical point for holders based in the GCC, Europe, or Asia who may already be without a valid travel document for that nationality.
Step-by-Step: What to Do Immediately When Your CBI Passport Is Lost or Stolen
Time is critical. The following steps apply regardless of which CBI country issued your passport and should be completed in sequence:
- File a police report immediately. Visit the nearest police station in the country where the loss or theft occurred. Obtain a certified, official copy of the report — this is a non-negotiable document for every CBI replacement application. If you are in a country where English is not the official language, you will likely need a certified translation.
- Notify the issuing citizenship unit. Contact the citizenship unit of the issuing country as soon as possible to flag the passport as lost or stolen. This protects you from potential fraudulent use of your document and initiates the administrative record. Links to official citizenship units for each country are provided in the country-by-country section below.
- Prepare a notarised affidavit of loss. This is a sworn written statement describing the circumstances of the loss or theft — when, where, and how it occurred. It must be notarised by a qualified notary public. Errors, vague language, or inconsistencies between the affidavit and the police report are the single most common cause of delays.
- Arrange alternative travel documentation. If you need to travel before your replacement passport is issued (which may take 3–6 months), contact the embassy or consulate of your country of birth or primary citizenship for an emergency travel document.
- Engage a specialist adviser. Given the complexity, extended timelines, and jurisdictional nuances involved, working with an experienced CBI adviser significantly reduces the risk of rejection or further delay. Book a free consultation with Mirabello Consultancy to begin your replacement process under expert guidance.
Required Documents for a CBI Passport Replacement
While exact requirements vary by jurisdiction (detailed below), the following documents are required across virtually all six CBI replacement applications:
- Certified police report from the jurisdiction where the loss or theft occurred
- Notarised affidavit (sworn declaration) of loss or theft
- Completed replacement application form (country-specific)
- Biometric passport photographs (complying with ICAO standards)
- Proof of citizenship status (original citizenship certificate or certified copy)
- Copy of any other valid passport held
- Proof of identity (national ID, driver's licence, or other government-issued document)
- Payment of applicable government and processing fees
- In some jurisdictions: a criminal background check update (particularly for applications submitted more than five years after the original grant of citizenship)
If the lost passport was also the child's or a dependent's document, additional guardianship or consent documentation will be required. See the family section below.
Replacement Fees and Timelines: Country-by-Country Breakdown
The following section covers each of the six active CBI jurisdictions. Government fees cited are official charges; total costs including agent fees, notarisation, apostille, and courier services will be higher. Mirabello Consultancy's agent fee range for CBI passport replacements typically falls between USD 500 and USD 1,500 above government fees, depending on urgency and complexity.
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis charges a government replacement fee of USD 1,055 — the same as its standard CBI renewal fee, with potential additional charges for lost document processing. Processing times for replacements run 3–6 months, longer than the standard 4–6 week renewal timeline. Replacement passports issued from 2024 onwards are issued in the new biometric e-passport format. St. Kitts & Nevis is a founding ECCIRA member country. For full details on standard renewals, visit our St. Kitts & Nevis passport renewal page. The official Citizenship by Investment Unit can be reached via ciu.gov.kn.
Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda's government replacement fee is USD 100–150 for the passport itself, with potential supplementary administrative charges for lost document cases. Biometric compliance is mandatory for all replacement passports. Standard renewal processing is 4–8 weeks; replacement cases typically extend to 3–5 months. Antigua & Barbuda is an ECCIRA member. See our Antigua & Barbuda passport renewal guide for further detail.
Dominica
Dominica offers the most competitively priced CBI passport government fee at USD 75, applicable to both standard renewals and replacements — though lost/stolen cases may incur additional administrative charges. Processing times for replacements are 3–6 months. Dominica is an ECCIRA member and one of the most accessible Caribbean second passports for holders across the Middle East and Asia. Visit our Dominica passport renewal page for the full renewal process.
Grenada
Grenada's government passport fee is USD 100. Since 2025, standard renewal processing times have been halved due to administrative reforms — however, lost and stolen replacement cases remain subject to the longer 3–6 month window due to the additional investigative steps required. Grenada is the headquarters country of ECCIRA. Critically, Grenada CBI passport holders who hold a US E-2 investor visa must ensure their Grenadian passport remains valid at all times — a lapse caused by a lost passport situation can jeopardise E-2 status. Our Grenada passport renewal guide covers this in full.
St. Lucia
St. Lucia's government replacement fee is USD 100. St. Lucia currently experiences processing backlogs for standard renewals of 6–12 weeks; replacement cases should be expected to run significantly beyond this, potentially to 4–6 months. St. Lucia is an ECCIRA member. See our St. Lucia passport renewal guide for standard renewal procedures and timeline management advice.
Vanuatu
Vanuatu's replacement fee ranges from USD 200–300 in government fees. Processing is typically 6–8 weeks for standard renewals; replacement cases extend to 3–5 months. It is important to note that Vanuatu is not an ECCIRA member — its passport programme is governed by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) under a separate regulatory framework. Holders should also be aware that Vanuatu lost its visa-free access to the European Union's Schengen Area in December 2024, which significantly affects the travel utility of this passport. Our Vanuatu passport renewal guide provides updated guidance. The ECCIRA framework does not apply to Vanuatu replacement procedures.
ECCIRA and the 2026 Biometric Mandate: What Replacement Applicants Must Know
The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) was formally established in December 2025 as a harmonisation framework for the five ECCU-member CBI countries: St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Lucia. Its biometric e-passport mandate — requiring all CBI passports to be issued in a biometric-compliant format — is currently being phased in, with full implementation expected by mid-2026.
For replacement applicants, this has a direct practical implication: any replacement passport issued from mid-2026 onwards will be an ECCIRA-compliant biometric e-passport, regardless of whether the original lost document was a legacy format. This is generally positive for holders, as biometric passports offer stronger security and are accepted more reliably across border controls. However, it may introduce a marginal additional step in the application process for those whose biometric data is not yet enrolled in the system.
ECCIRA has also proposed a 30-day physical presence requirement for renewal and replacement applicants — this rule is currently pending implementation and has not yet been formally enacted. Mirabello Consultancy monitors all ECCIRA developments in real time. For the latest updates, visit eccira.org.
Family and Dependent Passport Replacements
If the lost or stolen passport belongs to a dependent — a child, spouse, or other family member included in the original CBI grant — the replacement process involves additional documentation requirements:
- For minor children: Both parents (or the sole legal guardian) must provide signed, notarised consent for the replacement application. If one parent is unavailable, a court order or legal declaration may be required.
- For spouses: Standard replacement documentation applies, but the primary applicant's documentation (citizenship certificate, original CBI grant reference) must also be included to establish the derivative citizenship basis.
- Travel disruption: If a child's CBI passport is lost while the family is travelling and requires emergency return to their country of residence, immediate liaison with both the CBI country's consular services and the family's home country consulate is essential.
Managing a family replacement case simultaneously across multiple dependents adds significant coordination complexity. Contact Mirabello Consultancy's team to coordinate a family replacement efficiently — our GCC-based team in Dubai is particularly well-placed to assist families resident in the Middle East.
Remote Replacement: No Travel to the Issuing Country Required
One of the most common misconceptions among CBI passport holders is that they must physically travel to the issuing country to obtain a replacement passport. This is not the case. All six CBI jurisdictions permit fully remote replacement processing via an authorised agent or representative. The process works as follows:
- Your agent prepares and compiles the full replacement dossier (application form, affidavit, police report, photographs, supporting documents) on your behalf.
- Documents requiring your original signature or notarisation are prepared for you to sign and notarise locally — in your city of residence — before being couriered to the agent.
- The agent submits the dossier to the relevant citizenship unit and manages all correspondence, follow-ups, and any requests for additional information.
- Once issued, the replacement passport is couriered to you securely at your address of choice.
Mirabello Consultancy manages this process for clients across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Our Dubai office is specifically equipped to handle same-day document preparation and coordination for GCC-resident clients facing urgent replacement needs.
Common Mistakes That Delay CBI Passport Replacements
Based on 250+ CBI cases handled by Mirabello Consultancy, the following errors are the most frequent causes of unnecessary delays in the replacement process:
- Delayed police report filing. Waiting days or weeks before filing a police report in the country of loss introduces inconsistencies and can trigger credibility concerns with the citizenship unit.
- Vague or inconsistent affidavit language. Discrepancies between the police report and the notarised affidavit — even minor ones regarding dates, locations, or circumstances — can result in requests for clarification or outright rejection.
- Incorrect or expired supporting documents. Submitting a citizenship certificate that is a photocopy rather than a certified copy, or supporting identity documents that have expired, will suspend processing immediately.
- Failing to notify the citizenship unit promptly. Not flagging the lost passport to the issuing country's CIU quickly means the document remains "live" in their system, potentially creating security and fraud complications.
- Underestimating the timeline. Expecting a replacement within 4–6 weeks (the standard renewal timeframe) and booking onward travel on that basis leads to avoidable disruption. Always plan for a minimum of 3 months.
- Attempting to process without specialist support. CBI replacement cases involve multi-jurisdictional documentation, notarisation chains, and citizenship unit-specific requirements that differ meaningfully from country to country. DIY applications have a materially higher rejection and delay rate.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lost or Stolen CBI Passport Replacement
How long does it take to replace a lost or stolen CBI passport?
Replacement processing times for CBI passports are significantly longer than standard renewals. Across all six jurisdictions, applicants should plan for 3–6 months from the date of submitting a complete replacement dossier. Complex cases — involving lost passports that cannot be formally verified as never used fraudulently, or cases where supporting documentation is incomplete — can take longer. St. Lucia, in particular, is currently experiencing general processing backlogs that may extend replacement timelines beyond the standard window.
What is the cost of replacing a lost or stolen CBI passport?
Government fees for replacement passports range from USD 75 (Dominica) to USD 1,055 (St. Kitts & Nevis). However, total replacement costs including notarisation, apostille, certified translations, courier services, and professional agent fees will be meaningfully higher — typically USD 500–1,500 or more above government fees, depending on jurisdiction, urgency, and case complexity. Vanuatu's government fees range from USD 200–300.
Do I need to travel to the issuing country to replace my CBI passport?
No. All six CBI jurisdictions — St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and Vanuatu — permit fully remote replacement processing via an authorised agent. You will need to sign and notarise certain documents in your country of residence, but physical travel to the issuing country is not required. Mirabello Consultancy manages this process remotely for clients worldwide.
What documents are mandatory for a CBI passport replacement?
The core mandatory documents are: (1) a certified police report from the country of loss or theft; (2) a notarised affidavit (sworn declaration) of loss or theft; (3) the completed country-specific replacement application form; (4) ICAO-compliant biometric passport photographs; (5) proof of citizenship (citizenship certificate or certified copy); and (6) payment of applicable fees. Additional documents — criminal background checks, birth certificates for dependents, or updated biometric data capture — may be required depending on jurisdiction and time elapsed since the original citizenship grant.
Will the loss of my Grenada CBI passport affect my US E-2 visa?
This is a critical concern for Grenadian CBI passport holders with active US E-2 investor visas. The E-2 visa is stamped in the Grenadian passport, and a lapse in passport validity — including the period during which a replacement is being processed — can create complications with US immigration authorities. E-2 holders who have lost their Grenadian passport should contact both their US immigration attorney and a CBI specialist immediately. Mirabello Consultancy strongly recommends expedited processing in these circumstances and can liaise with the Grenada citizenship unit on your behalf.
Does the ECCIRA 30-day presence rule apply to replacement applications?
The ECCIRA 30-day physical presence requirement is currently pending implementation and has not been formally enacted as of the date of this article (March 2026). If implemented, it would require CBI passport holders in ECCU member countries to demonstrate 30 days of physical presence in the issuing country as a condition of renewal or replacement. Mirabello Consultancy monitors all ECCIRA developments closely and will update clients accordingly. Current replacement applications across all five ECCU member countries do not require physical presence in the country.
How do I start with Mirabello Consultancy?
Getting started is straightforward. Book a free consultation with Mirabello Consultancy via our online contact form — our team will respond within one business day. We are an IMC member firm, ACAMS certified, Swiss-based with a Dubai office, and have a 99% approval rate across 250+ CBI cases and 1,500+ passport renewals. During your consultation, we will assess your specific situation, confirm the exact documents required for your jurisdiction, and outline a clear, step-by-step replacement plan. For GCC-based clients, our Dubai office can arrange same-day document review and preparation assistance.
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