Do I need to renew my Passport?

[Voy06]

Hi guys, I'm due to be going to the USA in September. Now my UK passport is due to expire in March 2011. Should I get it renewed or will it be okay to use for America?

Cheers.

 

[twist3d0n3]

you should be ok - you get 6 months from the expiry before they get funny

 

[uvarvu]

It has to be valid for 90 days from the date of entry as we're on the visa waiver program

 

[philjohn]

You're pushing it going in sep with it up in march, I'd renew just to be on the safe side TBH.

 

[jp_bl_68]

You're pushing it going in sep with it up in march, I'd renew just to be on the safe side TBH.

This. From what I've heard the yanks at customs are a real pain in the arse. Better to be safe.

 

[regulus]

This. From what I've heard the yanks at customs are a real pain in the arse. Better to be safe.

Real pain in the ass. Last time I flew into Boston our conversation went something like this.

Customs : Purpose of visit
Me : Holiday. Visiting my sister.
Customs : *peers at me* I don't understand.
Me: ..... What don't you understand ?
Customs : What you are doing here.
Me : Visiting my sister.
Customs : Why?

*by now I think he is either taking the **** or just awfully stupid*

Me : I would like to see her again.
Customs : I'm not following.
Me : What don't you follow?
Customs : You haven't told me what you're doing here.



.....

And so it went of for a minute or two until he got bored and handed me back my passport and waived me in with a sigh and snort.

 

[cambb]

I would get it renewed as they add the time left on to the new passport

 

[philhoole]

The 6 month validity thing doesn't apply for UK citizens visiting the USA

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/sixmonth.html

 

[buckeejit]

if in doubt.... renew