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Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Shanghai

Report Loss of Singapore Identity Card

Information on reporting a lost Singapore Identity Card while travelling or residing in Mainland China.

Last updated 11 April 2026

The Consulate-General cannot replace a lost Singapore Identity Card (IC).

Singaporeans who lose their IC in China should lodge a local police report.

For more information regarding reporting of lost IC and replacement of lost IC, please refer to the ICA's website.