Expired US Passports - what to do?
My parents and I are US citizens and we were planning to visit the Bahamas through the Balearia Ferry.
The problem is I just realized both my parents passports expired 11/2020 (I believe their passport cards might have also expired).
What can we do? This is by ferry only, we won't be doing air travel. Getting a new passport may take up to 2 months due to COVID.
Best Answer
Balearia is very clear about this: you need a valid passport or passport card with a validity of 6 months after travel (see link below). Balearia rules They also state
Note that Birth Certificates, Photo I. D, and naturalization documents ( Naturalization certificate) will no longer be accepted
You will also need a negative Covid PCR test. Since many countries are currently heading into a new Covid spike, this is not a great time for travel anyway, so it may just be best to delay your trip until the new passports have been issued.
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How long can you use an expired U.S. passport?
Extension of Temporary Measure Allowing Return Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passport. U.S. citizens currently abroad whose passports expired on or after January 1, 2020, may be able to use their expired U.S. passport for return travel to the United States until June 30, 2022.What do I do with an expired passport?
If your passport has expired, then you will need to renew it before you travel internationally. The process usually involves submitting your old passport to the government passport agency, either in person or by mail. Therefore, you will need to hold on your expired passport at least until you apply for your new one.What happens if my U.S. passport expires?
Once expired, a passport has outlived its usefulness. You cannot travel abroad nor apply for a travel visa with an expired passport. If your passport has passed the expiration date and you need to travel internationally for any reason, you will need to get it replaced.Can you renew an expired American passport?
Eligibility to Renew a U.S. PassportYou can renew your current or expired U.S. passport unless your passport was: Issued before your 16th birthday. Issued 15 or more years ago. Damaged, lost, or stolen.GREAT NEWS FOR ALL US CITIZENS WITH EXPIRED US PASSPORTS !
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What can we do? ... Getting a new passport may take up to 2 months due to COVID.
You can pay a little extra for an expedited application. If you live near a passport center, this can be relatively convenient. Processing times do seem to be longer than usual, but the in-person service will get you your passports within three days.
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