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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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yep, but there used to be a 6 month rule stating you couldn't travel too close till the expiry date
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 ?
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.
Just in case something significant goes wrong - eg ill health/major injury and the date expires before the return journey.
Ok, I'll get the wife to give their office a call methinks.
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.
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.
http://www.wordtravels.com/forum/discussion/1580/my-passport-expires-in-6-mo...
Yes that's it.
one of the few good things about being European
one of the few good things about being European
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