The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning, as holidaymakers could find themselves facing a £125 charge.

The FCDO routinely publishes travel guidance and shares important information, with the government department posting a new update on social media on Monday.

In a new post on X, formerly Twitter, the FCDO warned that anyone who loses their passport while overseas - or whose passport is stolen or damaged - will need an emergency travel document to get home.

These can "usually be collected after two working days" and will set you back £125.

Additional guidance on the government website read: "Before you apply, check if an emergency travel document will be accepted in the countries you plan to leave, enter and travel through. This includes whether you need a visa."

You can apply for an emergency travel document online provided you hold a passport that was issued on or after January 1, 2006.

You'll need an email address and telephone number, along with a valid digital passport photo that meets the required guidelines, and a credit or debit card to cover the £125 fee.

While the document is typically ready within two working days, it may take considerably longer - even several weeks - should your original passport have expired, if you're applying on behalf of a child under 16, or if you are required to submit additional documents or attend an appointment.

Gov.uk guidance further warns: "Your travel plans (countries and dates) may be printed on your emergency travel document. Do not book your travel until you get an email telling you how and when you can get your emergency travel document.

"If your travel plans change, you'll need to reapply and pay £125 again. If your destination is the UK, border control will keep your emergency travel document when you arrive. This could also happen in other countries."