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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #40 on: April 16, 2012, 12:17:43 AM »
One of my kids passports is valid 6 months from date of arrival in Israel, but not 6 months from date of departure. ( a few days off). I did some research There's conflicting info whether that's good.


The US govt has this to say. I think its plainly wrong.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1064.html
Although a passport valid for six months from the date of entering Israel is not required by the Government of Israel, airlines may prevent boarding if a traveler does not have at least six months validity on his or her passport. Please check with your airline directly.

An israeli consulate says this- Anyone entering Israel needs a passport valid for at least six months from the intended date of entering Israel.http://boston.mfa.gov.il/index.php/en/component/content/article/47-general-information/516-visa-application
You'd think that would be accurate.

This site says you need it for 6 months from date of leaving. At least that  airline required it. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13342877/ns/travel-travel_tips/t/when-your-valid-passport-isnt-really-valid/

As mentioned before-why not just renew?  its a big deal since you want to get it renewed early enough to be sure you have it in time so its really only good for about 4 years.

Anyone have anything more on this?

From this website, which is made by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Israel, found via the official Israeli Government website.
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All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they are departing the country.

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #41 on: April 16, 2012, 03:11:39 PM »
Good find, I guess I'll have to renew, can't afford to take a chance with the airlines or a border agent.

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #42 on: April 16, 2012, 03:46:50 PM »
Good find, I guess I'll have to renew, can't afford to take a chance with the airlines or a border agent.

Which airline are you flying with? If you're booking via UA and have premier status, make the return an earlier date, after arrival change back to original date.  :-\

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #43 on: April 16, 2012, 05:45:03 PM »
Wow thats fast. On another not I am in the process of getting a Passport for my daughter, and when I got all the documentation ready I was flabbergasted when I got to the Post Office in Brooklyn and they told me that all the Brooklyn Post Offices only do Passports now by appointment only. Seriously?? You guys are that busy? So I called the number last Tuesday and left a message for someone to call me to schedule a time and have yet to hear from them.
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #44 on: April 25, 2012, 01:58:02 PM »
Currently, expedited service says anywhere from 2-3 weeks: http://travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html

If I'm traveling in less than 3 weeks, but more than 2, should I just wait to go in-person?

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You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency only if:

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #45 on: April 25, 2012, 02:00:01 PM »
Currently, expedited service says anywhere from 2-3 weeks: http://travel.state.gov/passport/processing/processing_1740.html

If I'm traveling in less than 3 weeks, but more than 2, should I just wait to go in-person?

I would just send it in expedited. I got it back in two weeks without doing expedited
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #46 on: April 25, 2012, 02:00:56 PM »
I would just send it in expedited. I got it back in two weeks without doing expedited
Same for me.
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #47 on: April 25, 2012, 02:12:13 PM »
Yeah, but there's a risk that way, albeit small.

I guess the safest way is to just go to the passport agency in person.
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #48 on: April 25, 2012, 05:14:59 PM »
A bit off topic I hope I get my passport back after I renew I do not wanna lose all the stamps!

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #49 on: April 25, 2012, 05:20:36 PM »
I recently traveled to Israel via DME (Moscow), my passport was less than 6 months to expiration (5 months or so remaining), and I had no problems in either direction. With less than 3 months remaining you're risking it.
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #50 on: April 25, 2012, 05:22:26 PM »
note: for those of us who travel a lot, make sure to indicate on the top of the application that u want the 52 pages

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #51 on: April 25, 2012, 05:31:31 PM »
note: for those of us who travel a lot, make sure to indicate on the top of the application that u want the 52 pages
you can always add pages later worse case but easier to get alot of pages to start.

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #52 on: April 25, 2012, 05:32:50 PM »
you can always add pages later
They charge for that now.
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #53 on: June 04, 2012, 10:32:16 PM »
There are some frummy places that I think are located in Brooklyn that do one day service. Does anyone have their info?

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #54 on: June 05, 2012, 12:25:09 AM »
any risk of coming in to the US with a passport expiring in less than 6 months?

you can always add pages later
They charge for that now.
does it cost to add pages from start as well?

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #55 on: June 05, 2012, 08:09:55 AM »
does it cost to add pages from start as well?

Didn't cost me anymore when I renewd.
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #56 on: June 05, 2012, 09:11:26 AM »
Just checked as I am out of pages, it is 82 dollars to add pages aside from the shipping costs and hassle involved.

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #57 on: June 05, 2012, 09:42:39 AM »
What happens if you get to airport and thers no space for them to stamp?
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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #58 on: June 05, 2012, 09:56:38 AM »
What happens if you get to airport and thers no space for them to stamp?
In the US they will let you in I am sure, but for other countries aside from the fact that they sometimes need full blank pages for visas, they also could deny entry if they cannot stamp you.

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Re: Expiring Passport
« Reply #59 on: November 25, 2012, 01:39:34 AM »
In the US they will let you in I am sure, but for other countries aside from the fact that they sometimes need full blank pages for visas, they also could deny entry if they cannot stamp you.
They just stamp over them. Only problem is countries that need to print a visa.
any risk of coming in to the US with a passport expiring in less than 6 months
A US citizen does not need a passport to enter the US, although it does make things easier.
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