Lost passport with a valid visa on it, replaced passport, then found it
I lost my passport with a valid US visa on it. I informed the US embassy about it and got a new passport. After a few months, I found my old lost passport with the valid US visa on it.
Can I now travel to the US on the basis of the valid US visa stamped on my old passport, while carrying both the old and new passports together?
If not, what should I do now? I will have to apply for the visa again, and go through the hassle of filling up the form, submitting the visa fee, going to the embassy, etc. And I am not even sure whether they will give the visa again.
Best Answer
No you cannot travel with your old visa
If you have already reported your visa lost/stolen to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, and then you later find your misplaced visa, then your visa will be invalid for future travel to the United States. Therefore, in that situation you must apply for a new visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
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What happens if you lose passport with US visa?
Lost or stolen U.S. visas cannot be replaced in the United States. For replacement of a visa, you must apply in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the loss of your passport and visa.What happens if you lost your passport with a UK visa?
Lost passport - in UK If you lose your passport in the UK, you should contact your Embassy or Consulate for a replacement. If it is stolen, please also report it to the Police. To find your Embassy, see the ' London Diplomatic List' on the GOV.UK webpages.Do I need a new US visa if I get a new passport?
Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.What happens if you say you lost your passport?
To replace a lost or stolen passport, you must submit Form DS-11 in person. You may be eligible to make an appointment to apply in person at a passport agency or center to replace your passport.Apply // Renew // Update Passport- What To Do When Visa Is On Old Passport // Get New Passport
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