What is the official rule by US Dept of State for valid US Visa in Expired passports ?
- You need to have a valid passport, in addition to the expired passport.
- The issuing country of the current valid passport should be same as the expired passport.
- The type of the current passport should be same as expired passport ( e.g. both have to be regular type. ...
- Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. ...
Can I use a US visa on an old passport?
Re: Valid US Visa on Old Passport I have used a valid b1/b2 in an old expired passport (a few years ago now) and as long as I had both passports never had a problem. I did enquire before travel and was told it was fine and I do advise you to do the same, immigration procedures do change from time to time.
Can I travel to the United States with two passports?
If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel. (Example: tourist visa, when your principal purpose of travel is tourism).
Is my visa still valid if my passport has expired?
My visa to travel to the United States is still valid but in my expired passport. Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No.
Do you need a new visa when you get a passport?
Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States. I changed my name. Is my U.S. visa with my old name still valid?
Can I use my visa in my old passport?
Do not try to remove the visa from your old passport and stick it into the new valid passport. If you do so, your visa will no longer be valid.
What happens to visas when you renew passport?
Answer: The old passport will be returned to you once the renewal is valid. It will arrive in a separate mailing from the new one. Once it does, you may contact the issuing office of the visa to have it transferred to the new one.
Do visas transfer to new passport?
U.S. visas cannot be transferred from one passport to another. You can travel to the United States with both passports, or you can apply for a new visa. As long as the four names match from the old passport to the new passport, and are in the same order, you may travel with both passports.
Can I travel to India with new passport and visa on old passport?
A: If you have a valid visa in your old passport that has expired, your visa is still valid. You can travel to India using both the old and the new passports, as long as your nationality and passport particulars remain the same. There is no procedure to get it transferred in the new passport.
Can I travel with new passport and visa on Old passport Canada?
If you have a valid visa for Canada in your full or expired passport, and you have been issued a new passport, you may continue to use the visa in your full or expired passport, but you will need to travel with both your new passport and the passport with the valid visa when you travel to Canada.
Can we change passport number after booking visa appointment?
The DS-160 can be unlocked by the consular officer for purposes of making certain changes, but the passport number in the CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center) cannot be changed.
How do I connect my visa to my new passport?
You need to tell us when you get a new passport so that we can link it to your visa or application. The quickest way to do this is to update your passport details in your ImmiAccount.
Can you travel on old passport while waiting for new one?
Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining. Might be different for each country. In the US they take your old passport while processing the new one. They send both to you, but the old one has holes punched in it to invalidate it.
Can I renew my passport after visa stamping?
You have two options. 1 transfer visa to new passport. 2. Carry old passport with visa, present both old & new at immigration, new passport number will be uploaded to system and new passport stamped, the same procedure requires to be done on exiting India.
What happens to existing visa when passport is renewed India?
You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport.
What happens to visa if passport is lost?
Lost or stolen U.S. visas cannot be replaced in the United States. For replacement of a visa, you must apply in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the loss of your passport and visa.
How do I transfer my 10 year visa to my new passport?
Answer: When you apply for a passport renewal, you must submit your current passport. It will be returned to you after the process is completed. You then submit an application to the Indian embassy to have the visa transferred. The remaining validity of India visas can be transferred to the new passport.
Does my visa become invalid if I change passport?
Hi. If a valid visa inside an expired passport is presented at an official Port of Entry, along with valid passport or travel doc, the visa is considered valid. Be sure to explain that your passport was stolen and then re-found. Thanks for your question!
Can Australian visa be transferred to new passport?
If you wish to have your current visa label re-evidenced into a new passport, please send your passport to our office by mail/courier. (We return passports by registered mail.)
How do I transfer my Canadian visa to my new passport?
Bring a photocopy of your old passport and your new valid passport with you to Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you must tell the border services officer that you have a new passport. The officer will check your documents and print out your work permit if you meet the requirements to enter Canada.
What is the official rule by US Dept of State for valid US Visa in Expired passports ?
As per US Department of state, the rule is very straightforward : You can enter US using the valid US visa on an expired passport, if you meet the below conditions.
What does "VIOPP" mean on a passport?
The would put in a stamp your new passport indicating your entry and visa type that you are entering US and write annotation VIOPP, which means Visa in other passport.
Does Airlines Travel Desk issuing Boarding Pass check Passports ?
Yes, the airlines travel desk person at the airport in your home country, who issues your boarding pass, or the security officer at the travel desk issuing boarding passes will check your US Visa validity and also passports. They will verify that you have both valid visa and valid passport and if you are carrying both passports. This is a pre-check before boarding flight to travel to the US.
Does the CBP officer at US Port of Entry ask any questions ?
They will capture your current passport details as well. They may or may not ask any questions on why you got new passport. The would put in a stamp your new passport indicating your entry and visa type that you are entering US and write annotation VIOPP, which means Visa in other passport.
Is a passport the same as an expired passport?
The issuing country of the current valid passport should be same as the expired passport.
Can a CBP officer ask about an expired passport?
Usually the CBP officers ask questions regarding your travel and other general stuff. They may or may not ask about your expired passport having valid visa.
Do you need a visa for an expired passport?
Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel.
What is a visa?
Information about U.S. Visas: A visa gives you the right to travel to the U.S., there are several types of visas depending on the purpose or type of travel. In general visas are divided in two main groups: immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas.
Can a visa be transferred from one passport to another?
A common question that several travelers have is if a valid visa can be transferred from one passport to another passport? there are many cases where a passport will expire in a short time or already expired, but the visitor visa on such passport will be valid for a longer time than the passport.
What happens if I lose my passport?
If your passport with your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 are lost or stolen, you must get them replaced immediately. There are a number of steps you need to take, learn more, see Lost and Stolen Passports, Visas, and Form I-94s.
How long does it take to get a visa if it is refused?
The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. Except in cases of emergency travel (i.e. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. Learn more.
What is an indefinite visa?
Indefinite validity visas (Burroughs Visas) are tourist/business visas manually stamped into a traveler’s passport which were valid for ten years. Effective April 1, 2004, all indefinite validity Burroughs visas became void. Therefore, if you have an indefinite validity visa you must apply for a new visa for travel to the U.S.
Where to reapply for a visa if it has been damaged?
If your visa has been damaged in any way, you will need to reapply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.
What to do if your name has been changed?
If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States. I changed my name.
When did the Department of State update its immigrant visa application forms?
On May 31, 2019, the Department of State updated its immigrant and nonimmigrant visa application forms to request additional information, including social media identifiers, from most U.S. visa applicants worldwide. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Can a foreigner enter the US with a visa?
A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States, but allows a foreign citizen coming from abroad, to travel to the United States port-of entry (generally an airport or land border) and request permission to enter the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States, and determine how long a traveler may stay. At the port of entry, upon granting entry to the United States, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. immigration inspector, provides you an admission stamp or paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record in your passport. On this admission stamp or paper form, the U.S. immigration inspector records either a date or "D/S" (duration of status). If your I-94 contains a specific date, then that is the date by which you must leave the United States. Your admission stamp or paper Form I-94 is very important to keep in your passport, since it shows your permission to be in the United States. Review information about Admission on the CBP Website. Also, see Duration of Stay.
Can a CBP officer interrogate you about your passport?
It is not usual for CBP officers to interrogate you about the validity of your visa on your expired passport because officers should be aware of the laws regulating this kind of situation.
Will airlines issuing boarding passes at travel desks check this?
Yes, airlines should be aware of this rule and will check to see if you have permission to travel to the US. When you are at the airport in your home country, usually the airline receptionist issuing your boarding pass, or the security officer at the respective checkpoints, will ensure the US Visa on your expired passport is still valid. You will be screened before entering the US for these documents.
Is there any reason to be worried about traveling to the US with a valid visa on an expired passport?
There shouldn’t be any reason to worry about this if you have made sure that your US visa is valid and that it is inside an expired passport in good condition. You must also make sure the passports are of the same passport types. If you are unsure of this, ask your countries government whether or not the two passports you hold are of the same passport type.
Will the CBP Officer at the Port of Entry ask questions about the valid visa on your expired passport?
It is not usual for CBP officers to interrogate you about the validity of your visa on your expired passport because officers should be aware of the laws regulating this kind of situation.
