Can I leave Canada if my passport expires in 5 months?


Can I leave Canada if my passport expires in 5 months? 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.


Does Mexico require 6 months on passport?

The Mexican government only requires that your passport must be valid during the entirety of your trip. Please contact the airline(s) you will be flying on to ensure that they let you board the plane as the United States does have a six months validity rule for passports that may apply.


Does Canada have 6 month passport rule?

All are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of your trip. To find out if you need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), complete the questionnaire on the Visit Canada page.


Will Mexico let me in if my passport expires in 2 months?

All foreigners, regardless their nationality, are required to present a valid and not expired passport or travel document when entering Mexico (traveling by air, land or sea). The Mexican government only requires that your passport must be valid during the entirety of your trip.


Can a Canadian citizen return to Canada with an expired passport?

No. Canadians citizens, including dual citizens, need to fly to Canada with a valid Canadian passport.


Can I travel to Mexico from US if my passport expires in 5 months?

The Mexican government only requires that your passport must be valid during the entirety of your trip. Please contact the airline(s) you will be flying on to ensure that they let you board the plane as the United States does have a six months validity rule for passports that may apply.


Can you travel with your passport back to the US with less than 3 months of validity?

Answer: You may re-enter the United States as long as you arrive with a valid U.S. passport. There is no minimum validity required for U.S. citizens returning to the country.


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.


How long does a passport have to be valid to enter Mexico from Canada?

Even though Canadian passport holders may travel to Mexico legally without a visa, they will still have to carry a valid passport issued by the Canadian government to identify themselves. The Canadian passport must also be valid for at least six months (180 days) after the proposed arrival date in Mexico.


Can I travel 5 months before my passport expires?

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


Can I travel with 3 months left on my passport?

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


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.