Am I allowed to re-enter the US using an emergency Australian passport?
Unfortunately my Australian passport was stolen on New Year's, and as such I am now in possession of an emergency passport, which is not eligible for an ESTA.
Travel plans see me travelling to Mexico this week. However, with no ESTA I won't be allowed back into the States without a valid visa.
Does anyone have any advice or experience with this? The only option I can see is applying for a visa while in Mexico; however, I feel processing times will be too long.
I'm hoping there is some provision that helps me out as I am not leaving North America.
Best Answer
As best as the community can determine, no special provision exists to permit you to visit Mexico (or Canada) under these circumstances. This means that unless you have high confidence of getting a visa issued in time while you are in Mexico, that you are best to suspend your Mexico travel plans.
It is possible that a US border officer would let you in, given your circumstances, but it is a risk that I wouldn't suggest taking.
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Does USA accept emergency passports?
The Embassy/Consulates can issue emergency passports under very specific and limited circumstances. Emergency passports are normally limited in validity and cannot be extended. Furthermore, you must appear at the Embassy or Consulate in person, during business hours, to apply.Can I enter the US with an Australian passport?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa, if certain requirements are met.How long is an emergency passport valid for USA?
See our guide on U.S. passport application for details. At the appointment, if your need for an emergency passport is approved, you will be issued a limited-validity emergency passport the same day, valid generally for one year. The fee is the same as a regular passport.How long is an Australian emergency passport valid for?
If that's too long for you, and you're overseas, you can apply for an emergency passport at an Australian diplomatic or consular mission . Emergency passports are only valid for up to 12 months and don't have a chip.Renewing Australian Passport Online #RenewAustralianPassportOnline
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