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ours4keeps
27 Jul 14 17:44
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Got our little girl a passport when she was born 5 years ago and just noticed it runs out in September. Do we need a new one if travelling in August or are we ok? Does that silly 6 month rule apply or is it more relaxed for kids?


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By:
MadVlad
When: 27 Jul 14 17:58
Errr the clue was in the bit "runs out in September" Plain
By:
ours4keeps
When: 27 Jul 14 18:12
yep, but there used to be a 6 month rule stating you couldn't travel too close till the expiry date
By:
MadVlad
When: 27 Jul 14 18:16
never heard of that rule,for what it's worth my take is that you have a valid passport that is IN date so what is the problem ?
By:
MadVlad
When: 27 Jul 14 18:17
That's why you have a expired date surely Confused
By:
David Fishwick Minibus Sales
When: 27 Jul 14 18:17
different rules for fishing trips
By:
MadVlad
When: 27 Jul 14 18:17
Sad
By:
Ivor
When: 27 Jul 14 18:38
That rule does exist MadVlad.. 'Justin Case'.
Just in case something significant goes wrong - eg ill health/major injury and the date expires before the return journey.
By:
ours4keeps
When: 27 Jul 14 18:40
Ok, I'll get the wife to give their office a call methinks.
By:
scandanavian_haven
When: 27 Jul 14 18:43
The answer is that it all depends on your passport, and your destination:

Some countries have a strict 6-month validity rule in place. If your passport expires within 6 months of your date of arrival you will be turned away at immigration, if not before at your departure airport. These include: Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Paraguay, Tunisia, Romania, Singapore and surprisingly, Belgium.

Other countries enforce a 3-month rule. These include: Cambodia, Denmark, Fiji, Switzerland, South Africa, New Zealand, Croatia and Estonia

Many countries however require only a valid passport for the duration of your stay. Among these are: Kenya, Tanzania, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, UK and USA.

There are some exceptions: EU citizens only ever need a valid passport, regardless of date, to travel in other EU countries. US citizens need only a driving license or valid passport to enter Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and any US overseas territories such as Puerto Rico.
By:
brendanuk1
When: 27 Jul 14 18:46
^^ wheres that info from?
By:
TheNorfolkMafia
When: 27 Jul 14 19:26
http://www.wordtravels.com/forum/discussion/1580/my-passport-expires-in-6-months-%C2%96-what-do-i-do/p1
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scandanavian_haven
When: 27 Jul 14 19:57
Yes that's it.

one of the few good things about being European
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