Quick question re USA

mirwillbeback

Hi,

I have heard that if you passport has less than six months before expiry that it is not valid for travel to the US.

Is this true? Seems odd to me.

lynchie

US Embassy Website wrote:

In most cases, to enter the United States, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However, the United States has an agreement with some countries (including Ireland) that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration. An Irish/EU passport need remain valid only for the duration of the holder's stay in the United States. However, if you are traveling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and your passport is valid for less than 90 days, you will generally be admitted only until the date the passport expires. Click here for List of Countries with Agreements with the United States to Extend Passport Validity.

Link Here

mirwillbeback

thanks for that mate.

shrapnel222

i'm pretty sure it's the case for any non EU country

MarkOShea

Another quick question re USA!

I'm flying into Chicago in January. My passport was issued in 2002 and I'm convinced it's "machine readable" but my girlfriend thinks otherwise. She reckons I need one of the newer type passports with a hologram.

Is she right?

mikedragon32

No she isn't.

If your passport issued in 2002, it almost certainly has the machine readable element.

Take a look at the photo page.

If there is a line or two of text at the bottom that looks something like:

>>>>>0123456P>>>>>BLOGGS>>>JOE>>>>> and so on then you're sorted.

MarkOShea

Excellent. Wasn't looking forward to forking out €75 this close to Christmas!

Thanks Mike.