When should you renew your US passport overseas?
USA gov site has a page entitled Getting or Renewing a U.S. Passport, where it states:
Tips on When to Renew Your Passport
- Renew your passport approximately nine months before it expires.
Does the same apply when renewing a passport from overseas? Or is more time required?
Best Answer
There can be a logic behind that time period.
Most countries require at least 6 month passport validity for entry. It doesn't apply for returning to USA as a citizen. You can enter USA without any issues upto expiry date of the passport and with some difficulties, even after expiry.
It can take maximum of upto 2-3 months for passport renewal. So, combined with both time period, they are making an assumption to renew your passport before that, so that your travel plans stays safe.
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Tips on When to Renew Your Passport Renew your passport approximately nine months before it expires. Check the expiration date because certain countries require passports to remain valid for up to six months after travel. Also, some airlines do not allow you to board if you do not meet this requirement.Can I renew my US passport while overseas?
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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.How to Renew Your US Passport Abroad!
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