Should I renew my ID card/passport if immigration personnel claims I look different now? [closed]
I got my identity card in August 2014, but have already had problems with it when travelling. In October 2014 while entering Moldova by land, in June 2016 while entering Bulgaria by land, in December 2016 at a boarding gate at Kiev-Boryspil airport, and now in January 2017 when exiting Serbia by land.
Finally, on one occasion in June 2016, I was outright refused entry to Turkey by land
The reason each time: the people thought my ID image looked too different from me (also goes for my Turkish entry refusal - while my ID technically isn't valid for Turkey, I've always been fine in practice and the refusal letter I got clearly stated, in a check box, that the reason was that I was an "impostor". I've been able to enter Turkey painlessly since then, however)
At Kiev airport and the Serbian land crossing, my uni-issued student ID saved the day, as I was asked for another ID with a different photograph.
When even the Serbs, the most lazy and nonchalant border guards I've ever dealt with, raise their eyebrows, and the Turks literally call me a fraudster, I can't help starting to wonder whether I should replace it, despite it being only two years old.
I went to a police station in my country and asked, but they found no remarkable difference.
This is an image of me from the day when I exited Serbia
And this is my ID image
What do you think?
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When should I renew my passport?
In India, a passport has a 10-year validity length. To continue to benefit from the passport's benefits, the individual must renew the passport before the 10-year expiration date or after the validity ends.Can you renew your passport whenever you want?
It is possible to renew your passport at almost any time within its validity period. However, it is only recommended to do so more than 9 months to 1 year ahead of its expiry for a legitimate reason. You may need to renew your passport for reasons such as the following: Your passport has been lost or stolen.Do you require any changes or corrections to what is currently printed on your passport?
No, you don't need to update your current passport with your new address. However, if you have a passport application that is currently in process, and you'd like to change your mailing address, please call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY).How can I update my passport?
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.Five Mistakes NOT to Make at your Immigration Interview
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