Can I travel back to my home country with an almost expired passport?

Can I travel back to my home country with an almost expired passport?

The short answer is “no,” at least not if you’re traveling out of the country. An expired passport is simply not acceptable for international travel. If your passport is expired or is expiring within the next 6 months, you need to renew your passport. By definition, an expired passport isn’t valid.

Can I travel with my passport almost expired?

Answer: Your passport is valid until the date of expiration. The only problem may be the entry requirements of the country or countries you plan to visit. Many countries require your passport have 3 to 6 months validity remaining before they will allow you to enter or issue a travel visa.

Do you need a passport to go back to your home country?

In most countries, you can travel anywhere within your nation’s borders without a passport. The only exception is when you leave your home country to enter a foreign nation. However, even if you travel nationally, you will always need photo ID, such as a driver’s license or National ID card to board a flight.

Can I travel back to my home country Nigeria with an expired passport?

If you are a Nigerian citizen who has been away from the country, and now wishes to return, you may board a plane and return home even with an expired passport. However, no visa is required for former nationals of Nigeria with a valid foreign passport and an expired authentic Nigerian passport.

Can I go back to Philippines with expired passport?

Holders of an expired Philippine passport must apply for a new passport. If the holder of an expired passport needs to travel to the Philippines, a request for advice can be made to the Passport Unit with an email titled “Expired passport, need to travel to PH” to [email protected].

Is an expired passport still valid ID?

According to guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an expired passport issued by the U.S. government is still considered to be a valid proof of citizenship. However, a canceled passport is not considered a valid form of identification, as the person may have lost her citizenship.

Can you travel back to Philippines with expired passport?

Can I renew my Nigerian passport before it expires?

Any request for reissue can be submitted Six Months before expiration.

Can I travel to another country if my passport expires in 6 months?

Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. That means if your passport has less than six months remaining until the expiration date, you should renew it right away.