Lost My Passport

[WaynegoTango]

Yesterday went port to pick up car, if any of u have done this before u know what a hassle it is and u have to jump threw many hoops. I think everyone at port had my passport in hand at one time or another...lol

Anyway just want to know what steps to take at embassy like do u need appt? etc. Also if anyone has phone # would be appreciated.

Thx in advance

WT

 

[RaoulDuke]

You just go there and take your picture, fill out the forms, wait in line submit them and pay like $100 bucks. Then you go back and pick it up in like a week.

 

[RaoulDuke]

make sure to bring another piece of identification birth certificate etc...

 

[wolfie_cr]

and dont go on Monday as Mondays they are full of cases like yours therefore the wait is longer than if you go on Tuesday

go to the Embassy site sanjose.usembassy.gov

 

[EJP]

Go down to the embassy (no appointment needed)....have pictures on you......fill out paper work.....done in 2 days or so.....also if you tell them it is an emergency (planes leaves tomorrow)....they will get it to you in the same day.............with an extra charge......

 

[hater]

http://sanjose.usembassy.gov/passports.html

 

[WaynegoTango]

Thx guys, the only good news is trip was smooth and only at port 3 hrs, left on bus at 5:am and was at TOT at 2:15

And i have copy of passport and birth certificate.

Thx again

 

[PunkerPS]

It isn't a tough process, just boring, and the guy who interviews you will make you feel about 2 inches tall for having the nerve to dare lose your precious passport.

 

[NES]

Yeah Ive "lost" a couple myself. Nice way to get rid of those unwanted stamps eh buddy?

 

[WaynegoTango]

Yeah Ive "lost" a couple myself. Nice way to get rid of those unwanted stamps eh buddy?

True enuff....but i keep mine up to date...it DID look like it had been run thru the washing machine....also its a geat way to take 4 vacations a year...at least :toast:

 

[AdamSelene]

and dont go on Monday as Mondays they are full of cases like yours therefore the wait is longer than if you go on Tuesday

I go on Mondays because I don't wake up early.

Walk-In Service: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Monday Only 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Speaking of the embassy, 6 hours in line for a 3 minute interview, and paid $2620/hour for those 3 minutes. But she got a visa. Will find out Mon/Tue if its for 3 months or 10 years; extra surprise they make you wait for. And we're going to Las Vegas on Friday!

 

[AdamSelene]

...it DID look like it had been run thru the washing machine....

My wife literally did put my Passport in the washing machine. The cover separated from the rest, I had to glue it together. They'd have probably made me replace it sooner than later had I not subsequently lost it.

Beware, AM Costa Rica reporting some bank freezing a gringos bank accounts because his passport number (you'll get a new number) changed.

 

[BeatPete]

wayne sold his passport. dont believe that he "left it at the port"

i was there

 

[wolfie_cr]

But she got a visa. Will find out Mon/Tue if its for 3 months or 10 years; extra surprise they make you wait for. And we're going to Las Vegas on Friday!

Excellent, I get to play the 130 dollar roulette in 3 months. In fact I am making my last trip under current visa in about 3 weeks...........I would actually save money if they don't give it to me so whatever the outcome, there will be something positive out of it.

 

[WaynegoTango]

wayne sold his passport. dont believe that he "left it at the port"

i was there

Wish that was the case my friend....also after i left u at Phycos on old road between Piadeias and Ciudad Colon there was road block i almost shit myself and me with no PP and gringo Jesus. Then i hear theres another in Ciudad Colon...i bypassed that one...the other one they waved me thru...

Guys and Gals be careful the price of poker has gone up since new laws...and this was broad daylight....Cops gettin pay raise

Pete when we go to Haters Sunday we are taking taxi...also thx for help yest :toast:

 

[WaynegoTango]

So I get a phone call from some dude in Limon and he has my passport...i say great.....but he wants $100 for it... he gets fn DICK... I will be at embassy tomm to get new one

Pura Vida

 

[wolfie_cr]

I remember hearing that they go for 1k in the black market

 

[WaynegoTango]

It will be null and void in morn

 

[wolfie_cr]

:lol:

It doesn't matter to the ones that buy it on the black market of course

 

[WaynegoTango]

:lol:

It doesn't matter to the ones that buy it on the black market of course

true wolfie they can have it....no biggie
the thing is i would have gave the guy some $ but im not going down to beautiful Limon and deal with someone i dont know...who knows what could happen