Can you travel with damaged passport?

Damaged Passports Damaged US passports must be replaced in order to travel. If you have a washed passport or water damaged passport or your passport is torn, ripped, or falling apart, you will need to replace the passport prior to travel.

How is passport considered damaged?

Damaged passport is classified further based on the extent of damage, i.e.: Damaged Passport – Passport number is readable, name is legible and photo is intact. Damaged beyond recognition.

Can a water damaged passport chip?

If these appear ruined in any way, you’ll probably need a new passport. Other signs of damage include water damage, a significant tear or tears, torn out or missing visa pages, and unofficial markings.

What happens to Visa on damaged passport?

If your passport is damaged to the extent that it is no longer valid for travel then you have to apply for a new visa in a new passport, and will need to submit both the damaged and new passport when you apply.

How quickly can I replace a damaged passport?

Replace a Damaged Passport Fast. The application to replace a damaged passport using standard service takes 4-6 weeks to process. You can accelerate the process by requesting expedited service. The replacement passport should be delivered to you within 2-3 weeks.

Can you travel with a damaged visa?

if your visa is damaged, faded or otherwise unreadable in any way, you may consider replacing it. Airlines may deny boarding to travelers with damaged visas, depending on the extent of damage. The U.S. Embassy cannot speak for how an airline official or immigration officer may treat a damaged visa.

What happens if my passport is damaged while abroad?

Damaged passport are no longer valid. Even a torn /tear page invalid the passport. “Bending” like the above pic is also considered as damaged. If your passport is damaged while overseas, get it replaced or secure an emergency travel certificate from your country’s Embassy to exit the country.

What to do if you lose your passport in water?

If you are a U.S. citizen overseas and need to replace your lost or damaged passport contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Replace a Damaged Passport Passports that have water damage can no longer be used and should be replaced. You must apply in person to replace a damaged passport at an acceptance facility or at a passport agency.

What should I do if my passport is worn out?

If your passport is worn out enough to be a concern, you may decide to renew it anyway, just to be on the safe side. If your passport is damaged, you’ll need to apply for a replacement in person. See Passport Replacement Services for more details on what to do.

What to do if your passport battery is damaged?

Although you might be used to renewing your passport by mail, in the case of a damaged passport, you have to apply for a new passport in person at a Passport Acceptance Facility or at a passport agency. To apply you’ll need: Statement of Damage – this is a statement explaining the battery to your passport and how it happened.