Passport expires in October

STIG83

Hey all, my passport expires in October this year, I'm going home to Ireland via America in August for good.
I know this coulTd cause problems with entering the States with only 3 months left on my passport.
When I try to google the Irish embassy in Perth where I live, it's comes as been closed?
Hope someone can put me in the right direction.

hussey

STIG83 wrote: »

Hey all, my passport expires in October this year, I'm going home to Ireland via America in July for good.
I know this could cause problems with entering the States with only 3 months left on my passport.
When I try to google the Irish embassy in Perth where I live, it's comes as been closed?
Hope someone can put me in the right direction.

They are based in Canberra
http://www.embassyofireland.au.com/home/index.aspx?id=81472
Takes about 4 weeks

STIG83

hussey wrote: »

They are based in Canberra
http://www.embassyofireland.au.com/home/index.aspx?id=81472
Takes about 4 weeks

Cheers Hussey, doesn't seem too complicated.
Where can I obtain a form? Print off or get one sent from Canberra.

Mr Simpson

Having 3 months left on your passport should cause no problems with America. The americans issue a visa waiver for 90 days or the duration of your passport, whichever is shorter. Different story if you need to apply for a visa for them, but if your only stopping over or having a short holiday it wont be a problem.

STIG83

MarkMc wrote: »

Having 3 months left on your passport should cause no problems with America. The americans issue a visa waiver for 90 days or the duration of your passport, whichever is shorter. Different story if you need to apply for a visa for them, but if your only stopping over or having a short holiday it wont be a problem.

Is worth it taking a risk though? They can be fussy at the border trying to get in.

Mr Simpson

Theres no risk, Ireland has an agreement with the US, published on the US embassy website, see here;

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

STIG83

MarkMc wrote: »

Theres no risk, Ireland has an agreement with the US, published on the US embassy website, see here;

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

Didn't know that.

Mr Simpson

Yep, its something we had to deal with on a daily basis in the passport office. People queing up for hours, in tears because they were going to the states the next day and only had 5 months left on their passports!

Vorsprung

STIG83 wrote: »

Cheers Hussey, doesn't seem too complicated.
Where can I obtain a form? Print off or get one sent from Canberra.

http://www.embassyofireland.au.com/ wrote:

Can I download a passport application form from the internet?

Unfortunately not. Our application process requires that you complete a pre-printed application form and mail it to us at the address above. To obtain a form, please email us with your name and postal address. Passport forms are also available for collection in these locations.

.

STIG83

Another question, is it true your old passport is taken off you when you renew it?
Have heard this a few times, I don't want to give up my old one and lose all my stamps in it.

Todd Gack

STIG83 wrote: »

Another question, is it true your old passport is taken off you when you renew it?
Have heard this a few times, I don't want to give up my old one and lose all my stamps in it.

No, they'll just cut the corners and stamp cancelled on the old one and return it to you.

STIG83

I'm currently in the process of renewing the passport, the part on the form about a witness to fill it in, do the WA police actually do this for people like the guards at home?

Mr Simpson

STIG83 wrote: »

I'm currently in the process of renewing the passport, the part on the form about a witness to fill it in, do the WA police actually do this for people like the guards at home?

They will, alternatively it can be witnessed by a doctor or solicitor

danotroy

Took me 3 full months to get my passport from the irish embassy in Canberra applied in early august and got it back in November. Passport was processed on the 18th of october i think but i didnt get it for about 3 weeks after that.