Travel to USA with visa in expiring passport [duplicate]

I am Egyptian but living in Taiwan. I am travelling to USA for two weeks only and returning back to Taiwan. I am using two passports: Passport 1 has less than six months left to expiry but contains the valid USA visa, Passport 2 is a new one.

Does it pose any problem for me?

Best Answer

Assuming both passports are from the same country, that should be no problem. Visa have an expiration date that's not tied to the expiration date of the passport they are in. I have frequently used visas in expired passports with a matching current passports (B Visa for the US Case)

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Can I travel to the US with a valid visa but passport expiring in less than 6 months?

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 happens to visa when passport is reissued?

In case of passport reissue, the new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned. However, any of the active visas on the old passport will still be valid and can be used till expiry of the particular visa.

Can I stay in US with expired passport but valid visa?

Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel. The visa on old passport should not be damaged and in good condition. You need to carry both of your passports \u2013 the current valid passport and the old passport with valid US Visa.

Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport?

You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport. I have entered India several times since my old passport expired.

What happens to Visa when Passport expires? Visa Validity

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