Damaged passport travelling to Japan
I am traveling to Japan in a month and my passport has been damaged a little bit but my flight is after a month. I can renew my passport easily. The question is: If I renew my passport, will then the visa on the old passport be still valid? Or do I have to transfer it to the new passport?
Best Answer
Generally: you're allowed entry on your new passport with a valid visa in the old passport.
You can also have your visa transferred to the new passport on the Japanese consulate, but you're not required to.
https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/index_000077.html
Q: Since my passport with a valid Japanese visa has expired, I have obtained a new passport. Would it be possible for me to use the Japanese visa which is in the expired passport when I undergo an immigration inspection at the airport?
A: You can show both the new passport and the old passport with the visa at border control. Alternatively, a visa transfer service is also available at our office.
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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.Will a damaged passport be accepted?
In fact the Home Office warns: "You must replace your passport if it has more than reasonable wear and tear because you may not be allowed to travel with it." That's because a damaged passport may not be accepted as a valid form of identity for you to use when travelling.Is visa on damaged passport valid?
What should I do? If your visa has been damaged in any way, you will need to reapply for a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.Can you cross the border with a damaged passport?
You should apply for a new passport if your current passport is damaged. If you travel with a damaged passport, you could face delays. You could be denied entry at border crossings or on flights.My Passport was Ruined in Japan!
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Answer 2
I called the consulate and she said if your visa and information page are alright then you are good to go. But if you still want to renew your passport then you have to stamp the visa on new passport as well.
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