Can a UK citizen be present in USA with no passport (during renewal)?

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My UK passport is due to expire soon and I will renew it using the overseas service. However this requires me to send the old passport back to the UK, and I will be in the USA with no passport while this is being processed. Is there a temporary document I can apply for while waiting to receive the new passport? I have a valid UK driving licence, but I am worried that this may not be accepted as a form of identification, for example, if the police want to check documents



Best Answer

If you have the old passport number, you can print your electronic entry record here and show it along with your UK driving licence if stopped by the police or Border Patrol.

It could cause delays, but not necessarily, and in any case you'd be fine in the end.




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Can I travel in the US while my passport is being renewed?

Answer: As an American citizen, you are now required to leave and return to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. You cannot travel while your U.S. passport application is still in pending or in process.

Can I book an international flight while my passport is being renewed?

You can schedule your appointment up to 2 weeks before your international travel but the date of your appointment must be within 5 business days of your international travel. If you need a foreign visa, the date of your appointment must be within 10 business days of your international travel.

Can a non US citizen travel within the US with an expired passport?

An expired passport is simply not acceptable for international travel. If your passport is expired or is expiring within the next 6 months, you need to renew your passport.



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