
How long is a passport good after expiration date?
You can renew your passport at any time while your passport is still good or up to five years after it expires. If you wait longer than five years after the expiration, then you will need to apply for a new passport just as if it were your first time getting one. The easiest way to renew your passport is by mail.
Can you travel with a soon to expire passport?
You shouldn’t travel with a passport that will expire during your trip or shortly after your planned return. To avoid problems while travelling, you should get a new passport before leaving if your passport could expire around or during your travels.
Can You Fly with an expired passport?
You can fly domestically with an expired passport that has expired within the last year. If you don’t have any valid form of official ID you might still be able to travel domestically. Take everything you’ve got to airport and try to pass the ID test. You cannot under normal circumstances travel internationally with an expired passport.
How long does it take to renew a passport?
How long does it take to renew a passport is about 4 to 6 weeks. If your name has changed since your last passport application, you’ll need a certified copy of the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other court document showing your old and new names. Where to Apply for a Passport Renewal

Can my passport expire before my visa?
Q. 1 How long does my passport have to be valid in order to apply for a U. S. visa? You must possess a passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).
What to do if passport expired but visa is still valid?
In Conclusion. As long as your old expired passport which contains your visa is in great condition and you have a current passport that was issued by the same country, you will be able to enter the United States. As long as you have both passports on you and your visa is still valid.
What happens to my US visa if my passport expires?
Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. 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.
Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport to USA?
Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel. The visa on old passport should not be damaged and in good condition. You need to carry both of your passports – the current valid passport and the old passport with valid US Visa.
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 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.
Can I change passport number after booking US 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.
Can I transfer my visa from old passport to new passport?
Applicants may be advised that any visa (or leave) endorsed in the expired passport remains valid and so applicants can if they wish, present their expired passport with the new passport. They would not, therefore, need to request any transfer.
Can I transfer my visa from old passport to new passport?
Applicants may be advised that any visa (or leave) endorsed in the expired passport remains valid and so applicants can if they wish, present their expired passport with the new passport. They would not, therefore, need to request any transfer.
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.
Can I use an Indian visa in an expired 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.
What happens when your passport expires?
In general, when your passport expires or is cancelled, all the visas inside it are automatically cancelled as well. Unless you have specific confirmation that you can use a visa in an old passport, assume that any visas in your old passport are not valid for travel. Better to be safe than sorry!
How long is a business visa valid in India?
Business travelers aren’t automatically granted long-term visas, but they are eligible to apply for an Indian business visa valid for one, five, or even ten years. If you’ve got a valid visa for India in your cancelled or expired passport, you actually have two options to continue to use it.
Which country has a long term visa?
India Visas. Like China and Brazil, India is another popular destination that offers long-term visas to US citizens. Tourists who apply for an Indian visa to be stamped into their passport will be issued a multiple entry visa valid for 10 years. Business travelers aren’t automatically granted long-term visas, but they are eligible to apply ...
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My passport is valid till 19th sept.11 & my visa is valid for 18th June 11 may I able to book a ticket to zurich in may 2011
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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.
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.
What is the expiration date on an I-94?
when traveling with the visa. The date in the form I-94 tells you for how long can you stay in the U.S. on each trip.
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 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.
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