What if my U.S. passport expires in less than 6 months?


What if my U.S. passport expires in less than 6 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.


Can I cruise if my passport expires in 3 months?

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your cruise ends. Read more about passport requirements. Guests age 16 and older whose ARC has no photo must present a valid government issued photo ID.


Can I get back in the US if my passport expires in 3 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 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.


Does Mexico enforce 6 month passport rule?

According to the U.S. Department of State's website, travelers entering by air need only have a passport that is currently valid. There is no Mexico passport rule of six months. However, those arriving in the country do need to have at least one blank passport page in their book for stamps.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.