I was told by a travel agent that I needed to have 6 months left on my passport to return to the U.S. When I return from my trip I will have 5 months left before expiration. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I have searched the internet but haven't found an answer.
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, Apr 30 2006 07:27 AM
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Posted 30 April 2006 - 08:35 AM
I was told by a travel agent that I needed to have 6 months left on my passport to return to the U.S. When I return from my trip I will have 5 months left before expiration. Does anyone know if this is true or not? I have searched the internet but haven't found an answer.
I could find nothing on the US State Dept website that indicates this as far as returning to the US--especially if you are a US citizen; I am aware that there is a restriction that many countries appear to have adopted that would prevent you from entering them if your passport will expire in six months or less.
Best bet is to contact the State Department either online or by phone and ask them about it, and where to find the relevent legal stuff.
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Posted 30 April 2006 - 10:01 AM
Hi BlueDreamer,
Good info from PlatypusMan. But exactly where are you visiting? Some countries have a requirement for proof of outbound passage (your ticket) and to enter, your passport needs a miniumum validity from that planned exit date (not the entry date).
A bit confusing, and your travel agent may have simplified with an advisory that your passport needs to be valid for 6 months when you return to the US. This is a good general rule, but if you are close and can't easily renew your passport, you should check the specific countries you are traveling between (or through).
BTW, US citizens can get the scoop fast by checking the Entry/Exit Requirements at the US State Dept "Consular Information Sheet" to the countries you intend to visit.
And its not a bad idea to periodically check in case something changes (and to check it at the other country's state department equivalent).
Good info from PlatypusMan. But exactly where are you visiting? Some countries have a requirement for proof of outbound passage (your ticket) and to enter, your passport needs a miniumum validity from that planned exit date (not the entry date).
A bit confusing, and your travel agent may have simplified with an advisory that your passport needs to be valid for 6 months when you return to the US. This is a good general rule, but if you are close and can't easily renew your passport, you should check the specific countries you are traveling between (or through).
BTW, US citizens can get the scoop fast by checking the Entry/Exit Requirements at the US State Dept "Consular Information Sheet" to the countries you intend to visit.
And its not a bad idea to periodically check in case something changes (and to check it at the other country's state department equivalent).
Edited by ASDmike, 30 April 2006 - 10:42 AM.
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Posted 30 April 2006 - 06:15 PM
It's not a US State Department requirment, it's the country you are visiting and now many want 6 months remaining on your passport.
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:09 AM
It's not a US State Department requirment, it's the country you are visiting and now many want 6 months remaining on your passport.
Which essentially makes it a 9 ½ year passport, if you have travel plans around the renewal time. I will have that problem next year, mine expires on October 6, 2007 (give or take a day or so), so essentially I need to renew mine prior to April if I have any out of the country plans or even think I might ( just to be safe), that means doing it around February since it can take up to 8 weeks to get your new passport (given you choose not to pay expiding rush fees)
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:35 AM
I just renewed mine for the Bahamas live aboard trip. http://www.singlediv...mas live aboard. I paid the extra rush fee just to make sure I wouldn't have a problem.
I received my new passport in about two weeks. I don't know if it would take longer for a first passport versus a renewal, which is what I did.
I received my new passport in about two weeks. I don't know if it would take longer for a first passport versus a renewal, which is what I did.
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 03:25 PM
I guess I will just renew it early and be done with it.
Thanks to all who replied.
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 04:11 PM
Great question! It made me locate my passport and do a quick check on the expiration date!
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Posted 02 May 2006 - 08:44 PM
Great question! It made me locate my passport and do a quick check on the expiration date!
The trick is to have a spare or two...hint:if you do it legally there are less hassels
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Posted 03 May 2006 - 05:49 AM
In the Florida Keys you can always pick up a Counch Republic passport at a gift shop and it never needs to be renewed. 
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