Did you know that you may not be able to use your passport up to the exact date that it expires? Some countries do not accept your passport’s validity if it expires three to six months from the start of your trip. For example, if you travel to Thailand or Ecuador, you must present a U.S. passport with at least six months remaining beyond the period of stay. Portugal or Denmark also have a three-month minimum rule.
Different countries have different rules of passport entry/exit for U.S. citizens in place. To locate what these rules are for each country.
- Visit http://travel.state.gov/.
- On the left-hand side column, click the country that you plan to travel to under “Country Information.”
- Click on “Entry/Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens” for each country to determine which country requires a minimum number of months for validation.
So, check your passport’s expiration date now especially if you decide to go overseas this summer! Make sure you know all of the entry and exit requirements for your final destination. If you don’t have the right documentation, you might be denied boarding to your connecting flight or be turned away at immigration.
