What happens if you travel with less than 6 months on passport?


What happens if you travel with less than 6 months on passport? Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.


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 come back to us with passport less than 6 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.


Does the US have a six month validity rule?

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.


Can I travel to Mexico if my passport expires in 3 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 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.


What countries require 3 months on passport?

Valid for three months
  • Andorra.
  • Austria.
  • Belgium.
  • Bulgaria.
  • Croatia.
  • Republic of Cyprus.
  • Czech Republic.
  • Denmark.


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.


Is it OK to travel on a passport with less than 6 months?

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


Can you travel with an expired passport to your home country?

U.S. citizens will not be allowed to use their expired U.S. passport for direct return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If a U.S. citizen overseas has an expired U.S. passport, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a U.S. passport.


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.