asking is that someone told me you can't enter a country unless your passport is valid for SIX MONTHS! That seems so unfair-I mean it will be valid for the time I am there! Does anyone have any information regarding this?
2006-11-15 19:45:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
Not enough time to re-new passport
2006-11-15 19:49:55 · update #1
if i was you i would renew my passport for peace of mind
2006-11-15 19:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by A R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some countries require your passport to be valid for six months, others do not. You must check with the embassy of the country you're going to visit. If you are a US citizen you don't need a visit for a visit, so my guess would be that as long as your passport is valid, you'll be OK. Here's the Italian Embassy website: http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/ambasciata_washington
Don't leave your passport renewal until the last minute though.
Happy travels!
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2006-11-17 09:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Travel Mouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so that means you have less than 6 months on you passport left ? your are not allowed to leave the US with less than 6 months on your passport , plus you also have possession of the old passport ?your passport must be machine readable ....it is the law ........
also :
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip and/or have two to four blank visa/stamp pages. Some airlines will not allow you to board if these requirements are not met.
it is not unfair ,there are reasons beyhond this action of the passport issues
i once tried to leave to go to Europe , and i was not allowed to leave the US. because of 6months left on my passport :it is the law .........
go to the nearest post-office , and get started ,
new pictures and paper work and send an Express service return for you passport ,
good luck
here i found this link for you
http://contact-us.state.gov/cgi-bin/state.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=128&p_created=1140021111&p_sid=dVC-DQmi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD0xMTEmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=&p_topview=1
2006-11-16 17:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by HJW 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
these folks might can help you:
For additional information, consult the Embassy of Italy, 1601 Fuller St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/328-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/820-0622 or 415/931-4924), FL (305/374-6322), TX (713/850-7520/1), IL (312/467-1550/1), MA (617/542-0483/4), MI (313/963-8560), NY (212/737-9100), PA (215/592-7329) or TX (713/850-7520). Internet: www.italyemb.org
if necessary, you can pay extra to have your passport in fourteen days:
How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry
Expedited Service
* Cost, in addition to regular application fees, is $60 per application plus overnight delivery costs.
* Two-way overnight delivery is strongly suggested.
* If you mail in - clearly mark Expedited on the envelope.
* Anyone may request expedited service for any type of application (e.g., first-time applications, renewals, amendments of existing passports, etc.) See:
o How do I change my name on my passport?
o How to add extra visa pages to my passport?
o How do I apply to renew my passport?
* Passport applications sent together or at the same time do not necessarily remain together.
* Passports will be mailed separately.
After you apply - You will receive your passport:Ordinarily, if you paid additionally for expedited service and two-way overnight delivery within about 2 weeks
Routine Service
* Include your departure date on your application.
After you apply - You will receive your passport: Ordinarily, within 6 weeks. However, processing times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters. During busier times, such as the summer travel season, we encourage customers to expedite their applications if traveling in less than 8 weeks.
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* NO CASH
Post Office, Clerk of Court, Other Location
* Check with the facility for type of payment accepted.
All Passport Agencies accept applications only by appointment. Click here for more information.
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2006-11-17 22:50:51 · answer #4 · answered by roundater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A valid passport, means just that; and besides there are consults in Rome, so you can get it taken care of at the consult of your country. Also if you have a plane ticket pior to your departure you will issued a new one right away, so look in to this,ok?
2006-11-23 15:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by flatratejoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, depending on your nationality you need a visa too. A local visa for Italy or a Schengen visa valid for all European Schengen countries.
Check these before booking. Your travel agent will give you the information you'll need.
2006-11-16 07:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by WK68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋