What if my passport expired 5 years ago?
What if my passport expired 5 years ago? You must apply in person if your previous passport expired more than 5 years ago, was issued before you were 16 years old, or was lost, stolen or damaged.
Is it cheaper to renew passport before it expires?
In general, renewing a passport before it expires might be cheaper, as you won't need to pay to expedite the passport application if you need it back quickly. However, if it has been less than five years since your passport expired, it doesn't affect the standard renewal application fee.
What is the 10 year rule for passports?
A limited-validity passport is any regular passport that is issued for less than the full validity period (10 years for those 16 and older and 5 years for children under 16). The process to apply for a full-validity passport depends on the reason the limited-validity passport was issued.
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.