Can I enter US if my passport expires in 3 months?


Can I enter US if my passport expires in 3 months? Visitors traveling to the U.S. are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the U.S. Citizens of the countries listed below are exempt from the six- month rule and need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay.


Which countries have 3 month passport rule?

Countries With a Three-Month Passport Validity Requirement
  • Albania*
  • Lithuania.
  • Austria.
  • Luxembourg.
  • Azerbaijan.
  • Malta.
  • Belarus.
  • Moldova.


Can I enter US if my passport expires in 2 months?

Yes, the passport is valid for travel to the United States. The fact that it may not be valid for at least six months beyond your date of departure from the United States will not affect your eligibility to travel.


Can I travel if my passport expires in 3 months?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.


How close to expiration can I use my passport?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.


What does a US citizen need to reenter the US?

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.


Can I travel from Canada to US with less than 6 months on passport?

CBP encourages travelers to apply for a travel authorization at least 72 hours in advance of their anticipated arrival at a U.S. land port of entry. Canadian citizen's passports are NOT required to be valid for six months past their intended date of departure.


Can I travel internationally with a 3 month passport?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States.


Do passports have to be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into the UAE?

Passport Validity: A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry is required to enter the UAE. Emergency passports are not accepted for tourists visiting the UAE.


Can I enter the US with my birth certificate?

U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) must present a valid passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. The birth certificate can be original, a photocopy, or a certified copy.


What happens if my passport expires in 3 months can I travel?

Yes, you will be denied entry abroad if your passport is about to expire. Additionally, if you need a visa, you won't receive one with a valid passport of less than six (sometimes three) months. For this reason, you have to make sure that your passport is up-to-date before you travel.


How strict is the 6 month passport rule?

In normal circumstances, you can't travel with a passport that expires in less than six months. However, a country with an active agreement with your destination country may allow it. You may even enter with an expired passport in some countries as long as you still have the document with you.


Can I travel while waiting for my passport renewal?

Answer: No, you cannot travel internationally without a valid passport. Photocopies of passports are not acceptable. If you need your passport to travel internationally and do not have time to wait for routine processing, then you can apply for expedited passport renewal. By mail, this process takes 2-3 weeks.


Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another?

U.S. nationals, including U.S. dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. U.S. dual nationals may also be required by the country of their foreign nationality to use that country's passport to enter and leave that country.