Valid U.S visa in old expired and damaged passport [duplicate]

The passport which has my u.s visa expired recently (I got a new passport). However, the old passport bio page is now partially damaged (bottom part with the signature and Expiry & issuse date tore out). The visa is intact with absolutely no damage. Do I need to apply for a new visa in my new passport???

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Best Answer

You do not need to apply for a new visa. Make sure to take the old passport (with the visa) with you when you come to the US.

Source: US State Department, which says on this page:

Unless canceled or revoked, a visa is valid until its expiration date. Therefore, a valid U.S. visa in an expired passport is still valid. If you have a valid visa in your expired passport, do not remove it from your expired passport. You may use your valid visa in your expired passport along with a new valid passport for travel and admission to the United States.

The Answers to this Travel.SE question add that the two passports must have been issued by the same country, and must be of the same type.

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Is US visa valid on damaged passport?

If your passport is damaged to the extent that it is no longer valid for travel then you have to apply for a new visa in a new passport, and will need to submit both the damaged and new passport when you apply.

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.

What happens if the passport expired but visa still valid?

In Conclusion. As long as your old expired passport which contains your visa is in great condition and you have a current passport that was issued by the same country, you will be able to enter the United States. As long as you have both passports on you and your visa is still valid.

Can I transfer my US visa from old passport to new passport?

U.S. visas cannot be transferred from one passport to another. You can travel to the United States with both passports, or you can apply for a new visa. As long as the four names match from the old passport to the new passport, and are in the same order, you may travel with both passports.

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