Indian passport with less than 6 months validity
I am an Indian citizen residing in USA and I will be traveling to India in March 2017. My Indian passport will have five and a half months validity when I come back to USA after my India trip. My green card is valid till 2021.
Will I have any issues with Immigration in India / US while coming back?
Also, I am flying Emirates through Dubai as a transit.
Will I have any issues with Emirates or authorities at Dubai since my passport will have less than six months validity?
Best Answer
You don't need a passport to enter the US - your Green card is enough and simply has to be valid.
Source: Timatic, the database used by airlines.
Passport exemptions: Passengers with a Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551).
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Passports and other documents accepted for entry issued to residents of USA must be valid on arrival.
As for Dubai, you're not entering the UAE, so they have no additional requirements for you.
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Can I travel with Indian passport validity less than 6 months?
Q: I am Indian Passport holder and my passport has less then 6 months validity, Can I travel with this passport ? A. For any international travel Passport Must by valid for minimum 6 months, so you can not travel on this passport.Can you travel with less than 6 months validity?
As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.What if my passport is not valid for 6 months?
Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. That means if your passport has less than six months remaining until the expiration date, you should renew it right away.Can I travel to India with less than 6 months on my passport with OCI?
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced few month back that all OCI card-holders intending to visit India for any purpose, except on a Tourist Visa, are permitted to travel.6 Month Passport Validity Rule | Can I travel with less than 6 months left on my passport?
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Answer 2
Maybe consider looking for Tatkaal Passport Applications where in best case scenarios, when in India you get a new passport issued in a matter of 2 to 3 days.
I think you are eligible for a Tatkaal Passport. You can verify your status in Page 8, 9, 10 of the Application Form which states cases where one is eligible for the aforementioned passport.
You could even drop an email or visit your nearest Indian Consulate General for a much clear resolution to your query.
Answer 3
As long as you have an unexpired green card, you will not be denied entry into the United States after your trip, even if your passport is expired. However, your airline might have different requirements regarding your passport upon your return. So although you won't have issues entering the country, you may have issues boarding your plane. I would call Emirates Airlines to confirm.
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