One of the many and varied jobs done so well by The British Consulate here in Lanzarote and throughout Spain, is to issue emergency travel documents to people who have lost their passports or had them stolen. Some 30,000 Brits lost theirs last year!
The Consular team tells us they have seen a year on year increase in the number of documents issued, and they have produced an excellent video to act as a reminder that people should:
- Keep a close eye on personal belongings at all times while abroad
- Don’t leave passports in cars or bags on the beach
The cost can be high in terms of lost holiday time, re arranging flights and all round inconvenience. read more »