USA passport validity

Rufotron

Hi I go to the USA 20 to 28 Jan my passport U.K. Expires mid Feb
The gov website suggests I'm ok as I'm covered for period of travel however some other sources , 2 times travel agents and another website that calculates your passport validity suggest I'm not . I perhaps should trust gov but any other opinions most appreciated

leylandsunaddict

Rufotron wrote: »

Hi I go to the USA 20 to 28 Jan my passport U.K. Expires mid Feb
The gov website suggests I'm ok as I'm covered for period of travel however some other sources , 2 times travel agents and another website that calculates your passport validity suggest I'm not . I perhaps should trust gov but any other opinions most appreciated

If you've got British passport it only needs to be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. Don't forget your Esta!

Travel agents advise 6 months, but it's generic advice and covers all destinations. Some need a full 6 months, others need less. Some just require your passport to valid until you get home.

jackieblack

Your passport only needs to be valid for the duration of your stay.


(And to answer another frequently asked, related question - ESTA only needs to be valid on date of entry)

shaun_from_Africa

Provided that you are a British citizen and entering the USA under the Visa waiver program, your passport only needs to be valid for the length of your stay.

Normally, you would be admitted for 90 days but if your passport expires before the end of this 90 day period, you will only be allowed to stay until the date of expiry.


From the horse's mouth:
https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/non-immigrant-visa-faqs/passport-and-travel-documents/

jackieblack

On the other hand, if you haven't already got an ESTA (which is connected to that passport number and will expire when your passport does) why not renew your passport now?
You've got plenty of time, you'll get the extra 6 months added onto the new passport (new one will expire Feb 2027) and then when you do get the ESTA it will last the full two years

Rufotron

Hi I thought this however I've got several trips coming up with a max of 7 weeks inbetween and I don't want to be caught short however after the USA in Jan I'll then have loads of time till the next trip

glentoran99

passport renewal only takes a week

Rufotron

glentoran99 wrote: »

passport renewal only takes a week

does it ? I was being cautious as the site says 4 . Maybe I will but also glad to know I'm covered for the Jan trip

glentoran99

Mine did, and my daughters first passport came within a week, Both done online

Rufotron

I am quite cautious with this sort of thing and would be annoyed if it was delayed and messed things up where as if I can just travel on this one til Jan then renew I'll be happy

littlereddevil

Mine and also everyone I know is only taking a week just now.
Mine wasn't due until October but I renewed it in February so i could get a new Esta for my trip to US in April. Then it covers me for 2 years