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    #2372
    Dermondo
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭Dermondo


    Hi all, I am travelling to Spain at the end of May and my passport is out in July, am I ok or is their a six months rule, done a bit of googling but could not get a definitive answer, any help would be well recieved.


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    #2373
    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    Dermondo wrote: »
    Hi all, I am travelling to Spain at the end of May and my passport is out in July, am I ok or is their a six months rule, done a bit of googling but could not get a definitive answer, any help would be well recieved.
    No problem... You can travel within the EU right up to the expiration date.


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    #2374
    Dermondo
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭Dermondo


    mikedragon32 wrote: »
    No problem... You can travel within the EU right up to the expiration date.
    Many thanks for clarification


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    #2375
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    For a renewal am I going to have get another birth cert and grovel to some Gardai all over again?


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    #2376
    keyesm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭keyesm


    applied through passport express jan 16th and recived in post to-day Jan 23...

    also travelled to US recently with just 3 months left to passport expiry and didnt have a problem..


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    #2377
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    amacachi wrote: »
    For a renewal am I going to have get another birth cert and grovel to some Gardai all over again?

    You dont need another birth cert but you do need Garda signatures


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    #2378
    homer911
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭homer911


    I see epassportphoto.com is no longer free - anyone know of a free alternative?


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    #2379
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,216 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    amacachi wrote: »
    For a renewal am I going to have get another birth cert and grovel to some Gardai all over again?

    Shouldn't have to grovel. Its his/her job after all.


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    #2380
    homer911
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭homer911


    homer911 wrote: »
    I see epassportphoto.com is no longer free - anyone know of a free alternative?

    Forget that, I just found
    http://www.idphoto4you.com/


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    #2381
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    homer911 wrote: »
    I see epassportphoto.com is no longer free - anyone know of a free alternative?

    epassportphoto.com till free afaics..


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    #2382
    Mr Keek
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Mr Keek


    Hi folks, just a quick query, my current passport is the Old Type from 2002 to 2012 (with the Colour Photo) and I will be renewing it.

    It's expires in May and I will be travelling to New York in May also. I am taking nothing to chance and I will be getting this sorted out in the next couple of weeks.

    However, I want to book my flights ASAP.

    My questions is in relation to the passport number. When I get the new type passport (with the B&W photo), will I have a new passport number or will it stay the same? I know from experience that the Driver numbers on a drivers licence stays the same when your go from Provisional to Full or if you renew the licence itself.

    The reason I ask is, if I am going to be booking flights, they ask for your passport number, if I give the current number and arrive at the Airport with the new renewed Passpost and a different number I could in trouble.

    Is the passport number unique to the person or the individual passport.

    Also with USA and the ETSA Pre Clearence thing, I did this last year and it's valid for two years. Will I have to do it again with the new passport?

    Thanks folks.


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    #2383
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    will I have a new passport number or will it stay the same?
    Brand new number.
    Is the passport number unique to the person or the individual passport.
    Unique to the passport only.
    Also with USA and the ETSA Pre Clearence thing, I did this last year and it's valid for two years. Will I have to do it again with the new passport?
    Yes and pay another $14 to Uncle Sam.


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    #2384
    Mr Keek
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭Mr Keek


    Our man in Havana wrote: »

    Yes and pay another $14 to Uncle Sam.

    What?:eek:

    I didn't remember paying anything last year for this service, when did that come in.

    I'm asking as I think I might have used a Dodgy site so? Got into USA grand however?


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    #2385
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    The US government has been charging $14 for your ESTA for the last 18 months for so.


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    #2386
    roundymac
    Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭roundymac


    You can renew your passport straight away, you don't have to wait for it to expire. Countries that require visas woun't give you one if you have six months or less left on your current passport.


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    #2387
    Mister Jingles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,190 ✭✭✭Mister Jingles


    My passport has being out of date for a few months now but I am booking a flight to Spain with either Aer Lingus or Ryanair in the next couple of weeks. Do I need to have a valid passport to book flights ? Or only when checking in ?

    Thanks


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    #2388
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    You need a valid passport to complete the Aer Lingus Advanced Passenger Information (API) for Spain. You won't be allowed fly without this being done before checking in.

    Get a new passport ASAP.


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    #2389
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users Posts: 5,094 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    This may have been posted already so apologies if it has. Found this on the DFA site:

    'Passport Validity
    In most cases, to enter the US, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However, Ireland has an agreement with the US 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 nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate while in the U.S. '

    My PP expires in August and Im travelling in April to the US for a couple of weeks. Assume I can go on the PP I have - a bit nervous about it though.


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    #2390
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Yup, no problem.


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    #2391
    homer911
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭homer911


    Kotek Besar wrote: »
    epassportphoto.com till free afaics..

    After you upload and resize your photo, you have to select from various pricing options, nothing free

    Use http://www.idphoto4you.com/ instead


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    #2392
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    homer911 wrote: »
    After you upload and resize your photo, you have to select from various pricing options, nothing free

    But the website says: "Why pay so much for your photos? Choose our FREE service..."


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    #2393
    emanresu
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭emanresu


    homer911 wrote: »
    After you upload and resize your photo, you have to select from various pricing options, nothing free

    The free option is there, but it is not as obvious as the Pro option.
    There is a grey "No thanks" button on the bottom right of the Print page,
    and clicking on that links to the Free Printing page.


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    #2394
    tech
    Registered Users Posts: 2,810 ✭✭✭tech


    Im off to italy on Saturday for a week, I have just noticed that my passport expries in May 7th 2012, is there some 6 months after arriveing home rule??

    tks
    :cool:


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    #2395
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    tech wrote: »
    Im off to italy on Saturday for a week, I have just noticed that my passport expries in May 7th 2012, is there some 6 months after arriveing home rule??

    tks
    :cool:

    Not for the EU. Enjoy.


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    #2396
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    I would love to find who is giving out this 6 month rubbish as gospel and give them a stern talking to.


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    #2397
    roundymac
    Registered Users Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭roundymac


    When I booked holidays outside the EU my travel agent always asked the expiry date of our passports, saying that if it was 6mths or less we might be refused entry.


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    #2398
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    travel agent
    Sure what do they know?


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    #2399
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    roundymac wrote: »
    When I booked holidays outside the EU my travel agent always asked the expiry date of our passports, saying that if it was 6mths or less we might be refused entry.
    Depends on the country. There's no blanket rule.


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    #2400
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    The best thing you can do about the 6 month rule/myth is always go on to dfa.ie and check the travel advice list for the country you will be travelling to, it will tell you all you need to know about visas and passports for the country you intend to visit.


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    #2401
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,476 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Better again is to contact the embassy of the country concerned.


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