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Another passport Question

islandhop - 4-7-2008 at 04:40 PM

Hi guys.. Soon I will leave for my semi annual 6 weeker in baja. Son and girlfriend want to spend a couple of weeks baja in et with us. Will fly them back(CA) from San Jose around 5 or 8 of May. Problem is that the girlfriend's passport expires May 1... Any observations

Bob and Susan - 4-7-2008 at 04:42 PM

you STILL have time to renew:light:

sylens - 4-7-2008 at 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by islandhop
Hi guys.. Soon I will leave for my semi annual 6 weeker in baja. Son and girlfriend want to spend a couple of weeks baja in et with us. Will fly them back(CA) from San Jose around 5 or 8 of May. Problem is that the girlfriend's passport expires May 1... Any observations


i would call the passport agency and ask whether an expired passport is ok as proof of citizenship (which is all the border guys need to verify). i believe the answer is yes. your citizenship does not expire because your passport does.

but in any case, renewing would be a good idea. the renewal process is fairly rapid these days (3 weeks or so) and a form stamped when/where she applies will serve as fine documentation to get back into the states.

buen viaje:yes:

osoflojo - 4-8-2008 at 05:24 AM

Renew the passport, I just got mine back in 2 1/2 weeks with expedited service. Tell them you are leaving the country and it could even be faster.

Bob and Susan - 4-8-2008 at 06:54 AM

photo copy the passport

renew it and bring the documentation that you renewed including a picture ID and birth cert

no sweat
happens ALL the time

you NEED to renew!!!

islandhop - 4-8-2008 at 08:14 AM

Thanks guys the renewal docs will work for us I'm sure..

bajadogs - 4-8-2008 at 08:26 AM

A friend just received hers in 2 weeks, no rush charges.

sunshine - 4-8-2008 at 09:07 AM

My wife and I just received our passports. Total turn around time was 2 1/2 weeks, we did not pay for the expedited service.

vgabndo - 4-8-2008 at 05:26 PM

Let me tag onto this...My step daughter and her S.O. are taking a "super turista" cruise out of Southern California. A stop in Catalina and a stop in Ensenada. Will there be any passports required?

David K - 4-8-2008 at 05:37 PM

Passports are required for AIR travel only (at this time... and until Summer 2009, most likely).

They need a gov't. photo ID (drivers license, state ID card if not a driver) AND the birth certificate or other approved proof of citizenship for land or sea crossings...