Yikes! Dominican lost DR passport in Canada

[trina]

My husband just returned from Sosua after 2 weeks of visiting family. He came back to f-f-f-f-freezing cold -40C weather! It was horrible out, and because of this, he just wanted to get his stuff in the car and get inside to warm up. He is the most responsible person I know, so this is very uncharacteristic of him, but he accidentally left his DR passport and Canadian Permanent Residence card in the baggage cart in the airport parkade, inside a Sunquest folder! I've called Lost and Found at the airport, it hasn't shown up yet, but hopefully it will. We have reported the Passport and PR card as missing to the police. We went back to the airport today, checked the parkade, as well as checked every baggage cart we found, to no avail. If the passport doesn't show up, I have no idea how we're going to get a DR passport in Canada. Does anyone have experience with this? The PR card will also be a hassle, but at least it's a Canadian hassle, not a DR hassle. If anyone knows how to go about replacing a DR passport outside the country, please let me know.
Thanks all!

[stallion]

Originally Posted by trina

My husband just returned from Sosua after 2 weeks of visiting family. He came back to f-f-f-f-freezing cold -40C weather! It was horrible out, and because of this, he just wanted to get his stuff in the car and get inside to warm up. He is the most responsible person I know, so this is very uncharacteristic of him, but he accidentally left his DR passport and Canadian Permanent Residence card in the baggage cart in the airport parkade, inside a Sunquest folder! I've called Lost and Found at the airport, it hasn't shown up yet, but hopefully it will. We have reported the Passport and PR card as missing to the police. We went back to the airport today, checked the parkade, as well as checked every baggage cart we found, to no avail. If the passport doesn't show up, I have no idea how we're going to get a DR passport in Canada. Does anyone have experience with this? The PR card will also be a hassle, but at least it's a Canadian hassle, not a DR hassle. If anyone knows how to go about replacing a DR passport outside the country, please let me know.
Thanks all!

I know how frustrating this can be. I once lost my passport at Pearson International Airport (YYZ). I called Canada Customs in terminal 2 (main terminal for Canada Customs) And they had it. If it's important tracel documment it will not be lying in carts on sitting in the lost and found. Try calling the customs office, Airport security or the dominican consulate in the city where it was lost. Also Immigration might have it. I don;t know which city aiport your husband lost the documents, therefore I am limited in advices.
Also call Sunquest Vacions(since the document were in the sunquest folder) Hope he finds it. It could be a long proces to replace his residence card. Good luck.

[trina]

Very good ideas, Stallion. I hadn't thought of calling Customs or the Consulate. We're in Calgary - I'm absolutely worried sick, but trying not to show it, because I know how horrible he feels right now. I'm scared that because the passport and PR card were inside the Sunquest folder, people might have thought it was junk and thrown it in the garbage. Or who knows, maybe someone has a friend that looks like my husband, and needs a PR card! That's what scares me. I'll make those calls tomorrow.

[AnnaC]

Trina maybe it's time to apply for a Canadian Citizenship then he won't need a DR passport. But I know you'll be returning to the DR soon so maybe there's not enough time.

Good luck

[stallion]

Originally Posted by trina

Very good ideas, Stallion. I hadn't thought of calling Customs or the Consulate. We're in Calgary - I'm absolutely worried sick, but trying not to show it, because I know how horrible he feels right now. I'm scared that because the passport and PR card were inside the Sunquest folder, people might have thought it was junk and thrown it in the garbage. Or who knows, maybe someone has a friend that looks like my husband, and needs a PR card! That's what scares me. I'll make those calls tomorrow.

I don't think someone will think it was garbage. They might have checked it, thinking there was travellers check's inside. I mean if some found a wallet would they think there is no cash in it and trow it away? All the money is with travellers, so people allways check whatever they find in airports. I hope he find's it soon. All government have delayed the process of replacing documents since 9/11. You probably noticed that it now takes 10 business days to process the canadian passport rather than the 5 business day process. I hope he finds it. Good luck.

[twincactus]

Call the embassy. That is why they are there. If I lose my US passport in the DR, they can replace it in about 10 days. I will need a copy of the front page though, and I always carry a copy in my luggage AND leave a copy at home with someone I know so I don't get stuck.

-Tim

[LauraP]

Hi Trina

There appears to be Consulates in only Toronto & Montreal (As a Canadian, I experienced this when trying to get my U.S visa as well)
They don't appear to have a 1-800 # and their email doesn't come up, however, this is what is listed, .....

Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Toronto
347 BAY STREET SUITE 904, TORONTO, ONTARIO M5H 2R7
CANADA
Tel.: 416-369-0403
Fax: 416-369-1685

Originally Posted by trina

Very good ideas, Stallion. I hadn't thought of calling Customs or the Consulate. We're in Calgary - I'm absolutely worried sick, but trying not to show it, because I know how horrible he feels right now. I'm scared that because the passport and PR card were inside the Sunquest folder, people might have thought it was junk and thrown it in the garbage. Or who knows, maybe someone has a friend that looks like my husband, and needs a PR card! That's what scares me. I'll make those calls tomorrow.

[Rosanie]

Hi Trina,

Contact the DR Embassy. There is a a embassy in Ottawa and Consulates in Toronto and Montreal.

Here is the website: http://www.drembassy.org/english/index.html

In order to obtain a passport the following is needed

Renewal of passports: Every two (2) years after the date of issuing up to six (6) years.

Change of passport book: Six (6) years after the expiration date. Four photographs 2"x2" are required and the expired passport book.

First time issuance or issuance for loss: "Cedula"-ID Card, legalized birth certificate and four photographs 2"x2" are required.

Change of civil status: Marriage certificate or divorce certificate, depending on the case.

Passport insurance and renewals should be accompanied by Form SP/822 completely filled out (typed or in black ink or blue ink) that costs US$0.50 + 12% Law 5113 that is US$1.00.

Issuance of a passport book: 6 years US$91.50/4 years, US$71.50/ 2 years US$51.50.

Renewal of passport book: 6 years US$71.50; 4 years US$51.50; 2 years US$31.50.

In the event that a passport is lost or stolen or if a new passport is needed a consul can issue a replacement passport.

If you believe your passport has been stolen, first report the theft to the local police and get a police report.

If passport is stolen and you do not have the police report you need a solemn declaration signed by the Consul there is an additional fee of US$75.00 for this document.

Proof of Dominican citizenship (a previous passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate).

Honorary Consulates are not authorized to issue passport books, and can only renew these following receiving authorization from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Relations.

Passport Loss Certificate

A certificate of the declaration of the bearer will be issued.

*In order to allow the Consular Section to better help and serve you, please register with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Ottawa, Canada we are here to serve you.

Good Luck!!

Rosanie

[juanita]

Trina,

In case you can't find his documents here is a link of the DR embassy in Canada. Good luck!

http://www.goabroad.com/embassy/emba...d&countryID=22

[trina]

Thank you all very much for your help. Very useful info from everyone. We're going to wait a week to see if it turns up (I pray it will), and then start the agonizing process of replacing the passport and Canadian Permanent Residence card.

Thanks all for your good luck wishes!