Can I travel and come back before my passport expires?


Can I travel and come back before my passport expires? Could I Be Denied Entry Abroad If My Passport Expires Soon? 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.


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 to Canada with a U.S. passport that expires in 3 months?

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.


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.


Which countries require six months of passport validity?

The countries listed here require you to have a passport with a period of at least 6 months upon arrival:
  • Afghanistan.
  • Algeria.
  • Anguilla.
  • Bahrain.
  • Bhutan.
  • Botswana.
  • British Virgin Islands.
  • Brunei.


Can I travel back to US from Mexico with a passport that expires in 2 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.


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.


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