Can I expect problems flying to the Netherlands with a damaged Albanian passport?
My passport has been damaged by my dog. He ate a little of it.
I have to fly to the Netherlands for a few days. Is there likely to be a problem?
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Very much like in this answer I would say that it's better to be safe. Hence, in my opinion, you should get a new passport.
I tried looking for an Albanian source of information on the topic but could not find any (probably due to my lack of knowledge of Albanian). The best definition of damaged passport I could find is given in the the US Department of State, Bureau of Foreign Affairs website, according to which your passport is considered as damaged, and hence should be replaced. Their page on the topic explicitly mentions damage on the book cover (emphasis mine):
If your passport has been significantly damaged, especially the book cover or the page displaying your personal data and photo, you will need to apply for a new passport. Conditions that may constitute damage requiring you to replace your passport include water damage, a significant tear, unofficial markings on the data page, missing visa pages (torn out), a hole punch, or other injuries.
Since you are travelling in a few days, there might be an express renewal service for people in your situation. You might want to check this with your local authorities.
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Will airport accept damaged passport?
In most cases, if a passport's appearance has been fundamentally affected, it contains a damaged chip, or has incurred other superficial wear and tear, it will not be accepted as a travel document. Therefore, significant passport damage includes: Water damage. Faded pages.Can I travel with a damaged passport cover?
A severely damaged passport is no longer valid. It can't be used for travel, and it can't even be used to prove your identity and US citizenship. Passports that are badly damaged enough to be considered mutilated need to be replaced via the Mutilated Passport procedure.Is a torn passport valid?
A: In case your passport has not been damaged beyond recognition, i.e. passport number is legible, name is legible and photo is intact, then you can apply for re-issue of passport under the Tatkaal scheme. However, the final authority for the issuance of passport under the Tatkaal scheme lies with the passport office.What happens if my passport is damaged?
If you have determined your passport is, in fact, damaged, it will have to be replaced. 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.ALBANIA is a trap (UAE residents, avoid Albania)
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