Small oil stains on the bio-data page of my UK passport. Is this "damaged"?
I am travelling to India next month, and to do so I ordered a new passport. In the short time I've had it, I've somehow managed to get 4 blobs of oil stain (explained as oil by the fact that the paper has become slightly more transparent in the way that paper exposed to oil does). I am very concerned that this is damage sufficient to result in my being rejected entry. I have time to get a new passport entirely if needs be, although obviously I don't want to. I have attached some images below showing the four blobs on the other side of the bio-data page, as well as some photos of the bio-data (cropped for privacy reasons) showing that they are visible on the all-important bio-data page itself.
Simply put: based on the images shown below, should I get a replacement passport before I travel to India in 4 weeks time? Thanks for your help.
The four oil marks shown on the other side of the bio-data page:
Three of the oil blobs shown on the bio-data page:
The other blob can be seen on the passport photo itself, albeit slightly to the side of my portrait.
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What counts as a damaged passport UK?
Your passport could be considered to be damaged or showing signs of wear and tear if one or more of the following criteria are met: your personal details are difficult or impossible to read. the laminate portion on your name page has lifted so that it has the potential for a substitute photo to be inserted.What is the bio page of a UK passport?
The bio data (personal details) page is at the front of the passport and located on page 2. The passport chip is located in the cover of the passport. The invisible printing of the laminate fluoresces strongly. The laser perforated number consists of variable hole shapes (circle, square and triangle).What does Type P mean on a passport UK?
P-type passports are \u201cPersonal passports.\u201d These are the same blue passports that are issued to ordinary citizens for personal purposes like business trips, vacations, or traveling and studying abroad.What details are on a UK passport?
Introduction. The UK has been issuing 'biometric' passports (also known as 'ePassports') since 2006. These passports include a microchip which stores a digitised image of the holder's passport photograph as well as the biographical details printed on the passport.UKG: How to find out if you have a damaged passport
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