Passport regulations

JW · Post by JW » Tue 2nd Jan 2007 10:32 pm

Just planning a trip in March this year - my passport expires in april this year - does anyone know for sure if I will be okay to travel with my current passport?

I know some places like the US state you need six months until your expiration date before you travel....

Best to be on the safe side

FlyByNite · Post by **FlyByNite** » Tue 2nd Jan 2007 11:42 pm

I would renew it before you go. See THIS thread over at Channels. What dates will you be in Amsterdam in March? I'll list you on the Whos In Town page.

JW · Post by JW » Tue 2nd Jan 2007 11:49 pm

cheers for that, im gonna get a form tomorrow!

I am looking to go march 5st for 5 days)ish) but havent booked yet...sooo.....

Cheers for the link anway

Mark_d · Post by **Mark_d** » Thu 4th Jan 2007 04:31 pm

renewing it would be the best option

but when we went for new year last year Punk_in_drublics passport was really close to expiry too i think and he was ok!

Fred Lemonjello · Post by **Fred Lemonjello** » Fri 5th Jan 2007 02:09 am

I dunno Mang.... I'd get it renewed A.S.A.P.
I too read that post over at Channels... scary stuff to plan a trip only to have a 60 or 90 day clause near ruin it.

Most post offices or local court house can take your CASH and get it sent in to the proper gov't office... plan on 5 weeks anyway.
Do a Google search to find all the needed paper work required for renewal ... one of them dot gov sites well square ya away!

Fred

Rev · Post by **Rev** » Fri 5th Jan 2007 08:40 pm

I had the same problem last year, phoned up the Dutch embassy and they said there was no problem whatsoever, you could travel back with 1 day left if you wanted, so a month will be fine

FlyByNite · Post by **FlyByNite** » Fri 5th Jan 2007 08:59 pm

Form DS82 Renewal of passport lives HERE. You can either fill it out online and then download it or download it blank and fill it in later.