The Visa Office may reissue a lost or damaged visa ONLY if the:

• visa is a E, I, H, L, O, or P visa, AND
• visa was revalidated (or reissued) in the Visa Office, in Washington within the last 12 months, AND
• applicant includes a copy of a police report or evidence substantiating loss, AND
• applicant submits all the necessary documentation and fees as required for a new visa.

Documentation and Fees

Please refer to the appropriate link for information on submitting documentation and fees.

• How do I revalidate an E visa?
• How do I revalidate an H, L, O or P visa?
• How do I revalidate an I visa?

Where to Submit the Documentation and Fees

Submit documentation and fees by the U.S. Postal Service or commercial courier service to:

By Postal Service - mail to:
Department of State
Post Office Box 72099
St. Louis, MO 63195-2099

All Courier Services - mail to:
Department of State
Box 72099
1005 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101

Please mark the outside of your envelope “Lost/Damaged Visa” to expedite processing. Processing time is approximately 10 (ten) working days.

Related Links

Return to Revalidation page
Return to Visa Services home page

(October 2003)