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I'm an American citizen and I have a flight out to France today. One of my travel companions informed me that having a passport that expires in less than 2 months (on June 19th) might be a problem. Will I be able to travel or am I not going?
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I'm an American citizen and I have a flight out to France today. One of my travel companions informed me that having a passport that expires in less than 2 months (on June 19th) might be a problem. Will I be able to travel or am I not going?
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@vikingsteve They might be lax at the border, but the check-in agent likely won't be.
– Sneftel
18 hours ago
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@vikingsteve The reason they're so relaxed is because they have all the information beforehand from the airline. The idea that you can "talk your way through border control" is.. adorable though.
– Voo
13 hours ago
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the problem has nothing to do with France, the problem is the airlines. OP, you will not be allowed to board. You need a new passport.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
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Sooooo... did you get on board? (Q asked 17 hours ago) - P.s. - get an emergency passport issued from your council/municipality (or whatever that is in America). Could possibly even try to have it issued with pick-up at the airport. Or maybe even sort it with customs at the airport itself. Though you really should've thought about this.
– rkeet
12 hours ago
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Rule of thumb: never attempt to travel internationally with less than six months left on your passport.
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I'm an American citizen and I have a flight out to France today. One of my travel companions informed me that having a passport that expires in less than 2 months (on June 19th) might be a problem. Will I be able to travel or am I not going?
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I'm an American citizen and I have a flight out to France today. One of my travel companions informed me that having a passport that expires in less than 2 months (on June 19th) might be a problem. Will I be able to travel or am I not going?
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@vikingsteve They might be lax at the border, but the check-in agent likely won't be.
– Sneftel
18 hours ago
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@vikingsteve The reason they're so relaxed is because they have all the information beforehand from the airline. The idea that you can "talk your way through border control" is.. adorable though.
– Voo
13 hours ago
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the problem has nothing to do with France, the problem is the airlines. OP, you will not be allowed to board. You need a new passport.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
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Sooooo... did you get on board? (Q asked 17 hours ago) - P.s. - get an emergency passport issued from your council/municipality (or whatever that is in America). Could possibly even try to have it issued with pick-up at the airport. Or maybe even sort it with customs at the airport itself. Though you really should've thought about this.
– rkeet
12 hours ago
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Rule of thumb: never attempt to travel internationally with less than six months left on your passport.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
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@vikingsteve They might be lax at the border, but the check-in agent likely won't be.
– Sneftel
18 hours ago
5
@vikingsteve The reason they're so relaxed is because they have all the information beforehand from the airline. The idea that you can "talk your way through border control" is.. adorable though.
– Voo
13 hours ago
2
the problem has nothing to do with France, the problem is the airlines. OP, you will not be allowed to board. You need a new passport.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
7
Sooooo... did you get on board? (Q asked 17 hours ago) - P.s. - get an emergency passport issued from your council/municipality (or whatever that is in America). Could possibly even try to have it issued with pick-up at the airport. Or maybe even sort it with customs at the airport itself. Though you really should've thought about this.
– rkeet
12 hours ago
2
Rule of thumb: never attempt to travel internationally with less than six months left on your passport.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
3
3
@vikingsteve They might be lax at the border, but the check-in agent likely won't be.
– Sneftel
18 hours ago
@vikingsteve They might be lax at the border, but the check-in agent likely won't be.
– Sneftel
18 hours ago
5
5
@vikingsteve The reason they're so relaxed is because they have all the information beforehand from the airline. The idea that you can "talk your way through border control" is.. adorable though.
– Voo
13 hours ago
@vikingsteve The reason they're so relaxed is because they have all the information beforehand from the airline. The idea that you can "talk your way through border control" is.. adorable though.
– Voo
13 hours ago
2
2
the problem has nothing to do with France, the problem is the airlines. OP, you will not be allowed to board. You need a new passport.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
the problem has nothing to do with France, the problem is the airlines. OP, you will not be allowed to board. You need a new passport.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
7
7
Sooooo... did you get on board? (Q asked 17 hours ago) - P.s. - get an emergency passport issued from your council/municipality (or whatever that is in America). Could possibly even try to have it issued with pick-up at the airport. Or maybe even sort it with customs at the airport itself. Though you really should've thought about this.
– rkeet
12 hours ago
Sooooo... did you get on board? (Q asked 17 hours ago) - P.s. - get an emergency passport issued from your council/municipality (or whatever that is in America). Could possibly even try to have it issued with pick-up at the airport. Or maybe even sort it with customs at the airport itself. Though you really should've thought about this.
– rkeet
12 hours ago
2
2
Rule of thumb: never attempt to travel internationally with less than six months left on your passport.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
Rule of thumb: never attempt to travel internationally with less than six months left on your passport.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
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From Visa policy of the Schengen area:
To be able to enter the Schengen Area/Bulgaria/Croatia/Cyprus/Romania visa waiver, the above Annex II nationals are required to:
- have a travel document which is valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and which has been issued in the previous 10 years
If your passport expires in less than two months, then unfortunately you will likely be refused boarding your plane by your airline.
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Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
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@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
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this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
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To expand on Greg's answer, which already covers why you won't be allowed to enter the Schengen area, you might be interested in knowing that you can get a US passport in a hurry for an extra $60 (slightly more if you have them send the renewed passport by post).
answered 20 hours ago
Denis de BernardyDenis de Bernardy
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‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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I would recommend asking the airline to change your departure date and drive to the nearest passport agency or center. Set up an appointment online while on the way there and get two passport photos taken. Bring your old passport. They can usually get you a passport in about 4-6 hours. Probably too late for OP, but hopefully it helps future travelers.
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You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
1
@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
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From Visa policy of the Schengen area:
To be able to enter the Schengen Area/Bulgaria/Croatia/Cyprus/Romania visa waiver, the above Annex II nationals are required to:
- have a travel document which is valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and which has been issued in the previous 10 years
If your passport expires in less than two months, then unfortunately you will likely be refused boarding your plane by your airline.
answered yesterday
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
yesterday
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@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
1
this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
add a comment |
28
From Visa policy of the Schengen area:
To be able to enter the Schengen Area/Bulgaria/Croatia/Cyprus/Romania visa waiver, the above Annex II nationals are required to:
- have a travel document which is valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and which has been issued in the previous 10 years
If your passport expires in less than two months, then unfortunately you will likely be refused boarding your plane by your airline.
answered yesterday
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
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Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
yesterday
14
@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
1
this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
add a comment |
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From Visa policy of the Schengen area:
To be able to enter the Schengen Area/Bulgaria/Croatia/Cyprus/Romania visa waiver, the above Annex II nationals are required to:
- have a travel document which is valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and which has been issued in the previous 10 years
If your passport expires in less than two months, then unfortunately you will likely be refused boarding your plane by your airline.
answered yesterday
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27.7k374104
From Visa policy of the Schengen area:
To be able to enter the Schengen Area/Bulgaria/Croatia/Cyprus/Romania visa waiver, the above Annex II nationals are required to:
- have a travel document which is valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and which has been issued in the previous 10 years
If your passport expires in less than two months, then unfortunately you will likely be refused boarding your plane by your airline.
answered yesterday
Greg HewgillGreg Hewgill
27.7k374104
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Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
yesterday
14
@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
1
this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
yesterday
14
@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
1
this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
yesterday
Its 2 and a half months, but i take it that won't matter much here?
– Subterfugue
yesterday
14
14
@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
@Subterfugue The passport must be valid until three months after you intend to leave the Schengen area. Whether it expires in less than two months or in two and a half months, it certainly does not meet that requirement.
– phoog
yesterday
1
1
this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
this answer is incorrect. it's not "likely". you will, absolutely, of course, simply, be refused to board.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
add a comment |
19
To expand on Greg's answer, which already covers why you won't be allowed to enter the Schengen area, you might be interested in knowing that you can get a US passport in a hurry for an extra $60 (slightly more if you have them send the renewed passport by post).
answered 20 hours ago
Denis de BernardyDenis de Bernardy
448312
2
‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
add a comment |
19
To expand on Greg's answer, which already covers why you won't be allowed to enter the Schengen area, you might be interested in knowing that you can get a US passport in a hurry for an extra $60 (slightly more if you have them send the renewed passport by post).
answered 20 hours ago
Denis de BernardyDenis de Bernardy
448312
2
‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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To expand on Greg's answer, which already covers why you won't be allowed to enter the Schengen area, you might be interested in knowing that you can get a US passport in a hurry for an extra $60 (slightly more if you have them send the renewed passport by post).
answered 20 hours ago
Denis de BernardyDenis de Bernardy
448312
To expand on Greg's answer, which already covers why you won't be allowed to enter the Schengen area, you might be interested in knowing that you can get a US passport in a hurry for an extra $60 (slightly more if you have them send the renewed passport by post).
answered 20 hours ago
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‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
2
2
‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
‘Tomorrow’ won’t be much good when the asker’s flight is today (almost certainly already gone by now), but for future visitors, this is useful information.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago
add a comment |
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I would recommend asking the airline to change your departure date and drive to the nearest passport agency or center. Set up an appointment online while on the way there and get two passport photos taken. Bring your old passport. They can usually get you a passport in about 4-6 hours. Probably too late for OP, but hopefully it helps future travelers.
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You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
1
@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
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I would recommend asking the airline to change your departure date and drive to the nearest passport agency or center. Set up an appointment online while on the way there and get two passport photos taken. Bring your old passport. They can usually get you a passport in about 4-6 hours. Probably too late for OP, but hopefully it helps future travelers.
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You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
1
@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
|
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I would recommend asking the airline to change your departure date and drive to the nearest passport agency or center. Set up an appointment online while on the way there and get two passport photos taken. Bring your old passport. They can usually get you a passport in about 4-6 hours. Probably too late for OP, but hopefully it helps future travelers.
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I would recommend asking the airline to change your departure date and drive to the nearest passport agency or center. Set up an appointment online while on the way there and get two passport photos taken. Bring your old passport. They can usually get you a passport in about 4-6 hours. Probably too late for OP, but hopefully it helps future travelers.
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You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
1
@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
|
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You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
1
@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
1
@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
You're recommending going online to set up an appointment while driving???
– Henning Makholm
7 hours ago
1
1
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@HenningMakholm it doesn't specify the person going for the passport drives..
– JJJ
7 hours ago
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@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@HenningMakholm setting up the appointment just takes a couple of minutes. One could reasonably do this during a coffee break. There are places in the US that are 1200 km from the nearest passport agency, in which case a few breaks will definitely be needed. But it probably does make more sense to make the appointment before setting off on the trip.
– phoog
6 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
@phoog Even further, since there isn't one in Alaska.
– Azor Ahai
5 hours ago
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@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
@AzorAhai Good point. And if you're on Maui you're not going to drive to Honolulu even if it's only 160 km. Come to think of it, if you're in Alaska and don't have a passport, you're not exactly likely to be driving to Seattle any time soon, either.
– phoog
4 hours ago
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@vikingsteve They might be lax at the border, but the check-in agent likely won't be.
– Sneftel
18 hours ago
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@vikingsteve The reason they're so relaxed is because they have all the information beforehand from the airline. The idea that you can "talk your way through border control" is.. adorable though.
– Voo
13 hours ago
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the problem has nothing to do with France, the problem is the airlines. OP, you will not be allowed to board. You need a new passport.
– Fattie
13 hours ago
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Sooooo... did you get on board? (Q asked 17 hours ago) - P.s. - get an emergency passport issued from your council/municipality (or whatever that is in America). Could possibly even try to have it issued with pick-up at the airport. Or maybe even sort it with customs at the airport itself. Though you really should've thought about this.
– rkeet
12 hours ago
2
Rule of thumb: never attempt to travel internationally with less than six months left on your passport.
– Janus Bahs Jacquet
7 hours ago