Foreign nationals who have lost their passports should immediately report the loss, apply for a passport reissuance at their embassy/consulate, and reapply for a corresponding visa or residence permit at the entry-exit administration authorities. The specific steps are as follows:

(1) Report the loss to the local public security bureau and obtain a certification letter;

(2) Apply for a new passport at their embassy or consulate in China;

(3) Go to the local public security bureau to update the accommodation registration information once the reissued passport is received;

(4) Apply for a reissued visa or residence permit at the exit-entry administration authorities of the public security bureau in the residential place within 10 days.