How strict is the 6 month rule?

How strict is the 6 month rule?

The Six Month Validity Rule is imposed by foreign countries and not by the United States of America. It merely means that your passport should be valid for more than six months before you would be allowed to enter a foreign country that imposes the six-month rule.

Do you have to wait 6 months to use your passport?

Your passport should have at least six months of validity if you’re traveling internationally. Many countries will deny you entry if your passport isn’t valid for at least 6 months after your last day of travel. So, if your passport has less than six months until it expires, it’s time to renew!

Can I use my passport if it expires next month?

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.

Can I travel immediately with a new passport?

You must travel with both your new and old passport in this case. When you receive your new passport, the number on the document will be different from the number on your previous passport.

Does Mexico enforce the 6 month passport rule?

Mexico does not enforce a 6-month validity rule for passport holders. However, it’s important to remember that you cannot stay longer than 180 days. If you need to stay in Mexico for purposes other than tourism such as business or other work-related activities, then you may need to apply for a visa.

Can I travel with 5 months left on my passport?

How long are passports taking to process at the moment?

8 to 11 weeks
As of October 29, routine processing is 8 to 11 weeks and expedite processing (for an additional $60) is 5 to 7 weeks. Our processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply for a passport at a local acceptance facility.

Do passports really take 8 weeks?

The current processing time for U.S. passports is 8 to 11 weeks (for a $110 fee), down from the estimated 18 weeks it had been throughout summer and into early fall, according to the latest update from the U.S. State Department. Prior to the pandemic, the standard processing time for passports was 6 to 8 weeks.