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Can I Travel to Vegas in June with an Expiring Passport in October?

Question:

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Vicky

I booked to go to Vegas in June, my passport is expiring in October. I was going to head to Service Canada to renew my passport next week but it looks like theres the strike happening. Would I still be ok to travel with my passport at this time? What are your recommendations? TIA!

Humans say...

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Natalie

Renew it. Not worth getting declined

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Stephani

Natalie you can’t sadly because of strike they aren’t processing any renewals.

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Allison

If the strike is long, you might not get it back in time. I believe they’re only doing what’s considered urgent/emergency applications/renewal right now. Your passport is valid, you shouldn’t have any trouble.

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Margo

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-619?language=en_US....
HELP.CBP.GOV
Visiting the U.S. - Documents required for Canadian Citizens / Residents / Landed Immigrant to enter the U.S. and how long they can stay

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Scott

From what I've read, it's not a full walk out, but I also don't believe it will last very long. Hold off for a week and see what happens. If it's just a renewal, it won't take that long to get your new one.

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Terra

Scott The passport office is closed in Canada Place. It is a general strike.

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Heidi

You are fine, we just travelled with a passport that expires in 3 months and had zero issues .

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Krisztin

We just travelled with my sons passport expiring in May!
We went to California and had no issues - we even crossed the border into Mexico with no issues either direction.
My son is 14. Not sure if that makes any difference

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Taunia

Krisztin it doesn’t. Some people just are natural worriers. I would never renew my passport 6 months prior, they get enough of my money. I want my full $$ worth. ( I do know there are some places that require it and of course would oblige if I absolutely had to )

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Anne-Mar

They are saying if it is not for work or emergency reasons it will not get renewed

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Chris

Similar to Mexico, the U.S. is one of the 42 countries where a Canadian passport technically just needs to be valid for the duration of your stay (Canada is one of the countries with an exemption for U.S. entry). That being said, there is a small risk that you will run into someone along the way who isn't familiar with this rule.
The official rules: https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-619?language=en_US
The reality: https://www.snowbirdadvisor.ca/how-long-do-canadian...
HELP.CBP.GOV
Visiting the U.S. - Documents required for Canadian Citizens / Residents / Landed Immigrant to enter the U.S. and how long they can stay

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Thanh

Stats Mj

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Christin

Better go support those strikers and get them back to work. Public support helps. Especially with elections comming

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Wayne

Christin yes, we all need an 18% raise due to inflation not just PSAC

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Pamela

It depends on who you get at the airport that day. My friend got declined to travel to New York because hers was expiring with in 6 months.

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Tracey

You'll be ok. With the strike, I would submit anything right now.

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Theresa

I suspect they will be legislated back to work in short order and / or reach an agreement. Doubtful this will last long

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Taunia

Your fine. Millions do it. The ones that say don’t are the worry warts. You passport must be valid for the duration of your trip. You have 4 months so you’ll be good. Besides you won’t be getting a passport until this strike is over

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Michelle

You are fine!! Renew when return

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Wayne

Passport valid until October


A.I. says...

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Traveling with an Expiring Passport

Traveling with an expiring passport can be a bit tricky, especially if there are external factors like a strike at Service Canada affecting your ability to renew it in a timely manner. In your case, with your passport expiring in October and your trip to Vegas in June, it's important to consider a few things.

Validity Requirements

Many countries require that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date. While the United States typically only requires that your passport be valid for the duration of your stay, it's always a good idea to check the specific requirements for your destination.

Traveling with an Expiring Passport

Technically, you should be able to travel with a passport that is valid at the time of entry to the country you are visiting. However, some airlines may have their own policies regarding passport validity, so it's best to check with your airline to see if they have any specific requirements.

Recommendations

Given the potential issues with a passport that is close to expiration, it's always recommended to renew your passport well in advance of any international travel. In your case, if the strike at Service Canada is causing delays in the passport renewal process, you may want to consider expediting your renewal or looking into alternative options, such as using a third-party passport expediting service.

Ultimately, the decision to travel with an expiring passport is yours to make, but it's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to international travel. If possible, try to renew your passport before your trip to avoid any potential issues at the border.

Safe travels!









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