Passport expiration question
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:14 pm
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Passport expiration question
I am travelling to the UK in September on my British passport which expires in November. I'm only going for 10 days. The question is, when I come back to the US, will they care that my passport will expire in 2 months time? I do have a US green card but it's in my married name, wheras my passport is in my maiden name.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:16 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Shahlax
I am travelling to the UK in September on my British passport which expires in November. I'm only going for 10 days. The question is, when I come back to the US, will they care that my passport will expire in 2 months time? I do have a US green card but it's in my married name, wheras my passport is in my maiden name.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:21 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Shahlax
I am travelling to the UK in September on my British passport which expires in November. I'm only going for 10 days. The question is, when I come back to the US, will they care that my passport will expire in 2 months time? I do have a US green card but it's in my married name, wheras my passport is in my maiden name.
No. I have travelled within a few weeks of the expiration date.
The question of your PP being in your maiden name could present problems. Why didn't you get it changed, after all you have your married name on the GC?
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:23 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Shahlax
I am travelling to the UK in September on my British passport which expires in November. I'm only going for 10 days. The question is, when I come back to the US, will they care that my passport will expire in 2 months time? I do have a US green card but it's in my married name, wheras my passport is in my maiden name.
Bring your marriage certificate just in case you need to explain different names.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:24 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Kate2112
Bring your marriage certificate just in case you need to explain different names.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:28 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
The question of your PP being in your maiden name could present problems. Why didn't you get it changed, after all you have your married name on the GC?
I'm more worried about the passport expiration date but looks like I'll be ok.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:31 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Manc
I think the green card alone is sufficient to re-enter the USA
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:31 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Manc
I think the green card alone is sufficient to re-enter the USA
GC show eligibility to re enter but passport is examined when you enter internationally. Probably wont need the marriage cert as POE accept that you wont necessarily want to spend 150 GBP to change your passport unnecessarily.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:36 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Shahlax
Out of laziness. Not a good excuse I know. I went to the UK last year on my passport. They weren't bothered at JFK on my return when they saw it was in my maiden name. I didn't even have my marriage certificate.
I'm more worried about the passport expiration date but looks like I'll be ok.
I'm more worried about the passport expiration date but looks like I'll be ok.
You'll be fine. Search through the threads for posts about renewing your UK PP there have been a couple in the last few months. I renewed mine in April took about 2 weeks. I didn't get my photo countersigned as my appearance hadn't changed in the last 10 years. I am assuming you know that you have to get your PP renewed via the UK Embassy in DC and not in the UK.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:40 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
You'll be fine. Search through the threads for posts about renewing your UK PP there have been a couple in the last few months. I renewed mine in April took about 2 weeks. I didn't get my photo countersigned as my appearance hadn't changed in the last 10 years. I am assuming you know that you have to get your PP renewed via the UK Embassy in DC and not in the UK.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:42 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Shahlax
Yes thanks. I did search through the old posts so I know how to renew. Just wondering whether to do it now or after my trip. Of course, once I book the ticket, the decision is made as my ticket has to be in same name as my passport.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:46 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Oh bollocks that reminds me...
Where did I put those passport forms... mine runs out June 30th
Where did I put those passport forms... mine runs out June 30th
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:51 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Shahlax
I am travelling to the UK in September on my British passport which expires in November. I'm only going for 10 days. The question is, when I come back to the US, will they care that my passport will expire in 2 months time? I do have a US green card but it's in my married name, wheras my passport is in my maiden name.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:52 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by Kate2112
GC show eligibility to re enter but passport is examined when you enter internationally.
I entered Canada on just a green card too.
International Travel
A Permanent Resident of the United States can travel freely outside of the US. A passport from the country of citizenship is normally all that is needed. To reenter the US a Permanent Resident normally needs to present the green card (Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551) for readmission. A reentry permit is needed for reentry for trips greater than one year but less than two years in duration.
A Permanent Resident of the United States can travel freely outside of the US. A passport from the country of citizenship is normally all that is needed. To reenter the US a Permanent Resident normally needs to present the green card (Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551) for readmission. A reentry permit is needed for reentry for trips greater than one year but less than two years in duration.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:52 pm
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Re: Passport expiration question
Originally Posted by wtkp0u
FWIW last time I renewed mine I spoke to a very nice lady at the DC embassy and she said that they can often renew by return FedEx if necessary - in a couple of days.
or if you are in DC they can replace it while you wait..in an emergency situation.