Questions tagged [passports]
For questions about the identification document and its uses in travel.
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How to fill in the first name and last name for an Arabic name?
I am sponsoring my friend’s Schengen visa application to visit me in Europe this summer. He is from an Arab country. We are not sure how he should write his name on the application form.
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What can be done about the expiry date on a passport not being very visible?
I was travelling with my colleague, and he was held up for a long time at passport control. When I asked him what happened, he said that the officer couldn’t read the expiry date on his passport and ...
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US Passport card renewal online, after having renewed book
I renewed my passport book online a couple of years ago.
I wanted to have a valid proof of citizenship while that was processing so did not renew my passport card at the same time.
My passport card ...
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Can UK/EU dual nationals enter the UK legally with an EU passport via Ireland?
In 2026, the Home Office introduced a new requirement for dual nationals of the UK and another country to either enter the UK on a UK passport, or fork out £589 for a "digital certificate of ...
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Can I oppose signing the passport application for my children, when my ex wants me to?
My ex wants me to sign the passport application for our two boys 4 and 7. I do not feel comfortable doing it at this time because I feel they are too young to travel internationally. Can I be forced ...
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Is inner binding fraying in a newly issued passport considered damage for international travel? [duplicate]
I received my new Indian passport recently and noticed a minor issue near the inner binding. There is small amount of loose stitching/thread visible along the inner spine fold (see attached photos).
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Entered Indonesia with one passport A want to go to Malaysia with another one B [duplicate]
Entered Indonesia with passport A, got VOA, want to go to Malaysia with passport B which can enter Malaysia without visa, can I exit the Indonesia with passport A and if the authorities ask me how ...
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Nuances of 6-Month Passport Requirement for Visitors in Peru
This summer, I will be travelling from Canada to Peru (via Colombia). My understanding is that both Colombia and Peru require that there be six months remaining on your current passport when you enter ...
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Schengen travel with UK passport expiring close to 3-month rule – risk of denied boarding?
A friend has booked flights to a Schengen country over the Christmas holidays. He has just noticed that his daughter’s British passport expires in March 2026.
The outbound flight clearly meets the ...
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Visiting UK with a valid visa but a soon-expiring passport
I am an Indian citizen with a valid single-entry UK visa, living in Switzerland. My passport is expiring soon (in June 2026). I have an upcoming trip to the UK in mid January and was wondering if ...
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Need to get into Ireland from England but no photo id
No photo ID.
I am a British citizen but lost my drivers licence, and need to get into Ireland on Thursday for a funeral.
Is there any way I can do this?
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UK Tourism Visa for a child
I am applying for UK tourism Visa.
My son's passport was made when he was 3 months old and now he is 3 years old, so definitely his look is different.
Should I renew the passport or I can proceed?
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Dual US/Canada citizen: Which passport to use at airport security?
I'm a dual citizen flying from the U.S. to Canada. My flight is booked on my Canadian passport. I know I can show security at the airport my Canadian passport. Can I choose to show my U.S. passport ...
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Applying for an Indian Visa but I need my passport before the trip
My current situation is rather complicated. I am a US citizen with a valid passport. I have an unexpired California Driver's license which is not a REAL ID. I just moved to Texas, but I am not ...
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Slight damage of My US visa with two letters on MRZ not clearly seen, how should I do?
I mistakenly put my passport into the washing machine. Luckily it still works but slight damage happened on my US VISA, where the first two letters on MRZ can't be clearly seen.
Can I still use it?
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