Passport running out in Aug 09 - US trip?

Miguel_Sanchez

My passport is running out in August of next year. Mean time I'm planning to go to New York in January. I know they'll deny you entry if your passport is expiring soon. Is it in 6 months or 9 months time does anyone know?

Safest thing would be to just apply for a new one anyways I guess.

lynchie

Assuming ur on the VWP, you can travel till it expires.

US Embassy wrote:

Validity of Irish/EU Passports for Travel to the United States

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 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 be admitted only until the date on which the passport expires. If the passport is not valid for the duration of your stay, you will be required to apply for a new passport from your Embassy while in the U.S.

http://dublin.usembassy.gov/consular/validity-of-irish/eu-passports.html

BuffyBot

As said above.

You should be fine!