As a rule, you will need police proof of the loss or theft report from the German diplomatic mission in your destination country to apply for a new passport document.
You can then apply for a passport or passport replacement for your return or onward journey at the German diplomatic mission in your country of travel.
Depending on whether you want to return directly to Germany or travel to other countries, you will be issued either
- a travel document as a passport replacement, which is only valid for your return or entry into Germany,
- a temporary passport or
- a new passport.
If you wish to return to Germany, but the travel document for return is not recognized for the exit or transit of foreign countries or the validity period, which is limited to one month, is not sufficient, you can be issued with a temporary passport. This is also possible if you wish to continue your journey and not return directly to Germany. If even a temporary passport is not recognized, a new passport can be issued, if necessary in an express procedure.
If you have copies of your passport and possibly also your identity card with you on your trip, this will make it easier to establish your identity and issue a new passport or passport replacement if your passport is lost or stolen.